Rain Doesn't Shake Enthusiastic Makasar Residents Attack Cheap Market

The rain poured down on Jakarta this morning does not shake residents' enthusiasm for the cheap market held by the Jakarta Provincial Government together with CSR PT Suri Nusantara Jaya in the courtyard of the Makasar Sub-district Office, East Jakarta, Tuesday (1/30) morning.

The price is very cheap compared to market prices

The market was directly opened by Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartoni. He even helped sell cheap basic food packages priced at Rp 100.000 to residents. Residents also used this opportunity to shake hands and take photos with him.

East Jakarta Mayor, Muhammad Anwar thanked the Acting Governor for agreeing to attend this activity. He also appreciated residents who queued orderly to get cheap basic food, even though it was pouring with rain.

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"The price is very cheap compared to market prices. Residents are very enthusiastic about shopping, even though it is raining," he expressed.

By spending money by Rp 100,000, buyers could get cheap basic food packages containing 5 liters of rice, 2 liters of cooking oil, 1 kilogram of granulated sugar, and one kilogram of wheat flour.

"Hopefully, it can lighten their burden to meet daily needs, especially for the poor," he hoped.

PT Suri Nusantara Jaya Operational Manager, Tony Adrian stated there were 1,000 cheap basic food packages being sold to the public at Rp 100,000 per package.

"In the market, you must spend money by Rp 140,000 with the same package," he stressed.

Dwi (42), a resident of RT 06/03, Makasar Urban Village admitted the market was very helpful. He hoped the synergy between the government and the private sector to help residents meet basic needs could continue to be sustainable.

"Hopefully, it can be held again during the fasting month," he hoped.

The same statement also came from another buyer, Lasini (67). She did not want to miss the opportunity to get cheap basic necessities, even though the weather was rainy. Moreover, the sub-district had prepared tents for residents to queue up, so they would not get wet.

"Very happy, the price is cheap. This is very helpful," she stated.