Tamansari Street Vendors Refused to Move Into Market

Rental price is so expensive. In a year, it could reach Rp 50 million

The condition of Jalan Tamansari, RT 005/RW 08, Tamansari, West Jakarta, is increasingly chaotic due to has been occupied by dozens of spare part and vehicle accessories street vendors. As a result, a market provided by city administration at that location looks deserted, especially on 2nd floor. 

Surya, (28), one of street vendors admitted he refused to move into the market because the kiosk rental cost is very expensive. That is why, he prefers to trade at a forbidden place with high risk (raid) from officers.

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"Rental price is so expensive. In a year, it could reach Rp 50 million," he exclaimed, Tuesday (9/16).

Whereas, in the current place, he does not need to pay rental cost due to it is his own. "If I should pay, its price is not expensive than kiosk in the market," he added.

Public Relation of PD Pasar Jaya, Agus Lamun, cannot be contacted when being confirmed on this matter.

Meanwhile, Head of Tamansari Urban Village, Djaharudin disclosed his party has held socialization twice regarding relocation plan. But, until now, there has been no respond from them numbered 54 people.

"The reason is expensive rental cost," he explained.

He has also coordinated with PD Pasar Jaya and will be discussed in a follow-up meeting. He hopes, rental cost burdened by vendors does not the same as the common rental cost.

"Just like flat system, in which rental price affected raid is not the same with common rental price," he added.