Taman Puring traders ready to dialogue with Governor Pramono Anung over disabled-friendly park plans

Traders at Taman Puring Market in South Jakarta have stated their readiness to dialogue with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung regarding plans to build a disabled-friendly park in the area. ‘Essentially, we are still holding the Governor to his promises, as previously pledged – revitalisation and assistance, which were supposed to be improved. We’ve been waiting here for 10 months,’ said Asmun, coordinator of Taman Puring Market traders, during a meeting at the market on Monday.

He added that traders are still operating as usual despite the makeshift conditions following a fire approximately 10 months ago. According to Asmun, the traders are still awaiting the implementation of revitalisation promises previously communicated by the Jakarta Governor through various media outlets. To date, he noted, there have been no direct meetings between traders and city or provincial authorities since the fire occurred. ‘Since the fire, there hasn’t been a meeting with the Mayor, let alone the Governor, who hasn’t visited us in 10 months,’ Asmun stated.

‘That’s just talk for Cidodol and Mampang. The reality here is nothing has been done; we’re still selling as usual,’ he added. The traders are urging the Jakarta Provincial Government to open direct dialogue channels to understand their on-ground situation. Asmun also affirmed that traders are willing to discuss urban planning, including the disabled-friendly park project, provided there is clear communication aligned with the revitalisation commitments made. ‘We are holding the Governor to his promises along with the other traders,’ he said.

In addition to their demands, Taman Puring traders also extended prayers and congratulations to Governor Pramono Anung, who is currently performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Currently, 180 traders remain at the former fire site of Taman Puring Market. Before the incident on 28 July 2025, the market housed over 500 traders.