The second phase of MSME Bazaar in Central Jakarta was opened by Central Jakarta Mayor, Dhany Sukma via online, on Thursday (10/21). This bazaar was also held offline at Central Jakarta Mayor Office, Jalan Tanah Abang 1, Petojo Selatan, Gambir.

Let us promote our local products to advance our MSMEs

According to Dhany, this bazaar which was held simultaneously in 8 sub-districts in Central Jakarta was aimed to improve people's economy, increase popularity of domestic products, grow and develop fostered entrepreneurs or Jakpreneurs, especially in Central Jakarta.

"Let us promote our local products to advance our MSMEs," he mentioned.

Central Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperative, and Small Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Sub-agency's Trade Section Head, Vicky Suryawan stated, offline bazaar which took place in Mayor Office was participated by Jakpreneur representatives from every sub-district in Central Jakarta.

"Previously, we tended to culinary. But in this second phase of bazaar, we also promote Jakpreneurs in fashion and crafts. We collaborate with Dekranasda and Bank DKI to hold this event," he informed.

In general, there were 645 Jakpreneurs who participated in the second phase of bazaar. They consisted of 383 online participants and 262 offline participants.

Rian, one of Jakpreneurs who participated in offline MSME Bazaar at Mayor Office said, after participating first bazaar, he got quite a lot of profit. One of them is increasing his network thus his business can be promoted more broadly.

"My business is juice drink. I am happy to be able to join this bazaar again. I hope similar activities can support MSMEs in running their business," he expressed.