PKL Occupy Jalan Kota Bambu Selatan
Reported by TP Moan Simanjuntak | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Sidewalk and channel along Jalan Kota Bambu Selatan, RW 09, Kota Bambu Selatan Urban Village, Palmerah, West Jakarta are occupied by street vendors (PKL).
It causes traffic jam and slum
Based on Beritajakarta.com’s observation, Thursday (9/1), there are 50 stalls occupying the area.
Jamaludin (51), one of local citizens, said the PKLs have occupied the area since tens years ago.
815 PKL in Kota Tua will Be Relocated to Jl Cengkeh“It causes traffic jam and slum,” he said.
Moreover, the channel is never been dredged by PPSU personnel because the access is closed by them. The area is prone to inundate by 10-15 cm.
“I hope the stalls will be controlled soon,” he added.
Meanwhile, West Jakarta Satpol PP Head, Tarno Sijabat admitted his side will control the stalls immediately.
“We’ll control them after holding meeting at city level,” he admitted.
