East Jakarta Administration relocates parcel traders on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur, Pengangsaan Urban Village, to Jalan Penataran, Menteng, Central Jakarta. The relocation is done since they occupied sidewalk.

We control them, but we also give them solution

Central Jakarta Mayor Vice, Arifin, admitted his has given time up to 2015 ago. It is based on agreement signed by the traders, mayor, urban village and sub-district heads.

"We control them, but we also give them solution," he said, Wednesday (6/15).

According to him, the relocation area is strategic. "Relocation means they will able to continue their business," he added.

Meanwhile, Ali Yusron, trader's coordinator, stated his side asks time up to Eid, or two weeks.

"I know we're wrong. But please relocate us after Eid," he asked.