Total Vouchers Distributed at Monas Affordable Market Reach Rp 50 Billion
The government distributed vouchers to visitors at the affordable market in the National Monument, or Monas. The event, held on Saturday, 28 March 2026, was organised by the Presidential Palace on the orders of President Prabowo Subianto.
According to Teddy, the government prepared 100,000 voucher sheets to be distributed to visitors. “Each voucher is worth Rp 500,000,” said Teddy in a written statement on Saturday night, 28 March 2026.
Teddy explained that the vouchers could be used to collect basic food staples and purchase goods from micro, small, and medium enterprises at the affordable market. “So for each Rp 500,000 voucher, Rp 300,000 is in the form of basic food staples, and Rp 200,000 can be used to buy goods from UMKM and small traders,” he stated.
The affordable market took place on Saturday, 28 March 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM WIB. According to Teddy, the police reported around 100,000 people at the opening of the affordable market. As the night progressed, Teddy said, the market became even busier. “The later it got, the more crowded it became, possibly 200,000 people,” he remarked.
Teddy stated that the government is open to making similar events a regular agenda in the future. The Cabinet Secretary said the activity is a form of the government’s commitment to continuously bringing happiness to the people. “This is the first time, of course, and the President wants the best, so it will definitely be routine,” he added.
President Prabowo previously instructed his staff to hold affordable market events for Jakarta residents. The event, filled with a bazaar, lucky draws, and public entertainment, was held in the Monas roundabout area on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
“Still in the atmosphere of Eid al-Fitr, on the instructions of President Prabowo, this afternoon at the Monas grounds, the Palace will once again welcome residents,” said the Instagram account @sekretariat.kabinet.
According to the Cabinet Secretariat, this affordable market event is intended for the capital’s residents, both those who did not go home for Eid and those who have returned to Jakarta after the holiday.
The Cabinet Secretariat recounted that President Prabowo’s order to hold this event stemmed from the enthusiasm of the public during Eid last week at the Presidential Palace. “The President wants as many people as possible to share the joy of Eid in a warm and communal atmosphere,” it stated.
The Presidential Palace prepared 100,000 free shopping vouchers for goods and basic food staples worth Rp 500,000 each. Additionally, there were 300,000 portions of free food prepared by 800 micro, small, and medium enterprise (UMKM) street vendors.
This public bazaar involved traders from Tanah Abang Market, Senen Market, and various other markets in Jakarta. In addition, the event prepared various prizes through a lucky draw or door prize system. The prizes provided include 1,000 bicycles and 100 electric motorbikes.