Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono together with PD Pasar Jaya Director, Tri Prasetyo, accompanied President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo to visit Tanah Abang Market's Block A, Central Jakarta, Monday (1/2). The visit aimed at monitoring economic developments in early 2023, Monday (1/2).

Starting 2023, we want all community activities to run as they should, especially in the economic sector

After the visit, the Acting Governor expressed that the Jakarta administration was about to ensure that all economic activities run well. He was optimistic that economic activities in various markets could grow, including the living standards of Jakartans more prosperous.

"Starting 2023, we want all community activities to run as they should, especially in the economic sector. Together with President, we are observing various economic activities and ensuring that everything runs smoothly for a better economy," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta PPID's press release.

He urged traders or MSMEs in Jakarta to continuously improve and innovate in business, in line with the current development of digital technology which is also growing.

He prompted all residents to make more use of digital-based technology in doing business, in addition to conventional commerce.

"In this new year, let's start with a new spirit, an innovation, and a new strategy to jointly advance the wheels of the economy in Jakarta, both conventionally and digitally, everything must be optimized (in business). Hence, I hope business people are open to technological developments," he explained.

Previously, President Jokowi said he wanted to ensure that the economic sector was on a good start, such as; the production market in the regions, especially in Jakarta.

He wanted 2023 to be a good start, thus Indonesia's wheels will continue to grow, exceeding the achievements of 2022.

"I want to see that optimism exists in 2023, as 2022 is a moment of struggle that won't be easy. The hope is that there will be that optimism, as the PPKM has been revoked. The impact of it is not only in Tanah Abang Market but also in 16 downstream markets (all over Indonesia). Earlier, some traders expressed the hope that their turnover would increase from before, even technological developments could facilitate the process of buying and selling activities," he concluded.