Pramuka Island Residents Request Monthly Cheap Food Bazaars
Jakarta — Residents queuing for the cheap basic food bazaar on Pramuka Island, Thousand Islands District, on Friday 13 March 2026, hope similar activities can be held routinely every month.
According to residents, the prices of essential goods in the Thousand Islands tend to be significantly more expensive.
“If it’s possible to have a cheap bazaar like this every month, that would be great. The price of basic food on the island is quite expensive, so this is very helpful for residents,” said resident Idah (40) to Kompas.com on Friday 13 March 2026.
“When buying normally, a package of basic food like this costs around Rp 100,000. So when the bazaar only costs Rp 50,000, it’s very helpful for us,” said Idah.
Therefore, she hopes the cheap food bazaar can be held more regularly.
Another resident, Iin (45), expressed similar sentiments. She views the cheap food bazaar as very helpful.
“The prices are much cheaper. On this island, basic food is quite expensive,” said Iin.
She hopes such bazaars will not only be held at certain times, such as during Ramadan.
“Here, cheap bazaars are rare. Usually they only happen during Ramadan. If possible, it would be great to have one every month,” said Iin.
According to her, cheap food bazaars can ease the financial burden on residents, especially for families who must purchase essential goods at higher prices in the island region.
“Here on Pramuka Island, residents’ income is uncertain—sometimes there’s work, sometimes there isn’t. So there should be cheap food available all the time,” said Iin.
Residents carried vouchers to exchange for cheap food packages provided in the activity.
In the bazaar, one package of basic food containing four kilogrammes of rice, one litre of cooking oil, and one kilogramme of sugar was sold for Rp 50,000. This price was significantly cheaper compared to the normal price of around Rp 100,000.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung attended the distribution of cheap food. A total of 1,000 food packages were provided by the Jakarta Provincial Government.