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)