Deserted from Buyer, 692 Kiosks in Pasar Santa Empty

The lack of visitors who shop to Pasar Santa, Jalan Wolter Monginsidi, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, causing hundreds of traders had to leave their kiosks. This is caused by the existence of street vendors who sell their wares outside the market.

The market is deserted from buyers because many street vendors set up their kiosks outside the market. Moreover, there are also many mini-marts near the market

"The market is deserted from buyers because many street vendors set up their kiosks outside the market. Moreover, there are also many mini-marts near the market," said Pasar Santa Head, Bambang Sugiarto, Friday (5/2).

He recorded that 692 units of kiosk are not operating, while 450 other kiosks are still struggling waiting for buyer.

Pasar Senen Vendors Selling on Roadsides

Based on beritajakarta.com observation, the market which has three floors are located in the middle of a neighborhood with the development of modern shops and culinary sites. The empty kiosks are easily found almost in each floor, especially on third floor.

"The basement is intended for vegetable, fruit, and meat traders. On the first floor, is given to household furnishings traders, as well as convection and canteen traders on the second floor," he expressed.

Totally, the market has 1,151 kiosks, yet 50 percent out of them have not been occupied.

Yandi (40), one of electricity traders admitted that his earning is not too much, because the market would be deserted in afternoon. "There is also a housing complex around here, but many houses used as a business place," he complained.

He hopes, PD Pasar Jaya or Jakarta Provincial Government can help traders to promote their market to public. "The market is old and phenomenal. I hope there is a promotion like Blok G Tanah Abang," he exclaimed.