Vendors disturb

Vendors disturb
neighborhood

From Kompas

For almost 50 years there have been hundreds of sidewalk
vendors operating in Rawa Badak Utara subdistrict, Koja district,
North Jakarta. These vendors disturb our residential
neighborhood, while a commercial center that was built for them
is not being properly used.

Ditches on both sides of the road have been covered with wood
so the vendors can set up their stalls on them, so when it rains
it begins to flood in less than 15 minutes. Worse, they leave a
mess of boxes, wooden planks and tables when they go home at the
end of the day.

There is no space for neighborhood activities because of these
vendors. Big tents put up for the vendors by the municipal
administration, already partially worn out, make the Rawa Badak
area even more stuffy.

Residents have spoken with representatives of the vendors and
met with the North Jakarta mayor, but there has been no follow-up
or settlement. Therefore, we request that the Jakarta governor
look into this matter and take action so that we can enjoy our
neighborhood.

NURHADI
Jakarta