Vendors demand reopening of market

Vendors demand reopening of market

BOGOR: Around 100 vendors of Kebon Kembang Market demonstrated
at the Bogor City Council on Thursday, demanding that the
administration clean up the market's Blok E, which was razed by
fire on June 14, so they could restart their businesses.

Nasir, 50, who had a stall at Blok E, said vendors needed to
reopen their shops as soon as possible.

"We want the appropriate agencies to clean up the debris. We
have to start our business immediately to pay for our children's
education. Moreover, the new school year starts soon," he said.

Councillor Rizal Barnadi rejected the demand and recommended
that the vendors wait for the results of a police investigation
into the fire.

"Besides, the police will announce whether the building can
still be used, as it concerns human lives," he added.

Meanwhile, councillor Lismo Handoko urged vendors not to open
stalls in the alleys of the market, which would block firemen's
access in the case of another fire. -- JP