Review on new market permit

Review on new market permit

JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Abdul Kahfi has confirmed the plan to temporarily relocate traders of the Kenari market on Jl. Matraman Raya.

Kahfi was quoted as saying by Antara on Thursday that the market would be renovated, and some 450 traders would be allowed to open their businesses on the roadside of Jl. Matraman Raya for about six months until the renovations are completed.

He said he was aware that the traders would worsen traffic congestion in the area, but he said he had no other options.

The relocation of the traders will start in June, and the revamped Kenari market building is expected to be ready in December this year. (sur)