Markets in Jakarta will Be Evaluated
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Post-fire incident in Pasar Senen, Central Jakarta this morning, Jakarta Provincial Government is about to evaluate markets in the capital thoroughly.
We'll evaluate markets in Jakarta. It aims to anticipate the same case in future
"We'll evaluate markets in Jakarta. It aims to anticipate the same case in future," said Jakarta Acting Governor, Sumarsono, at City Hall, Thursday (1/19).
He assessed, there needs to be oversight and education to peddlers on the use of electricity, considering the fire is often triggered by short-circuit.
Security Level in Pasar Senen Must Be Tightened"The main cause of fire is electricity short-circuit. Therefore, electricity user must understand how to use it well," he stated.
Additionally, most of infrastructures are not according to standards. Such as evacuation door, lack of fire truck track, and so forth. Thus the existing infrastructure should be rechecked.
"It must be evaluated. We can do it now and I hope there is concrete action for long-term," he closed
.