Cheap bazaar is held at West Jakarta Mayor Office, Jalan Kembangan Raya No 2, Kembangan Sub-district. The bazaar is held from April 2-3, 2024.

Staple food package is sold Rp 125,000

Civil apparatuses and local residents flocked the bazaar which was opened since morning to mid day. They mostly bought bread, staple food package, meat, and pastry.

One of the outlets most visited by visitors was the Perumda Dharma Jaya outlet which provides various needs and types of beef and buffalo.

West Jakarta Vice Mayor, Hendra Hidayat said cheap bazaar is held in order to help residents and ASN within the West Jakarta City Government in fulfilling their needs for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijriah. Moreover, the price offered is much cheaper than the market price.

"The program is held to assist local residents and civil apparatuses here," he said, Tuesday (4/2).

West Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperative, and Small Medium Enterprises Sub-agency Head, Iqbal Idham Ramid, stated the program is involving 40 UMKMs or Jakpreneur from six sub-agencies. There are also private sides such as Alfamart, Indomaret, Ranch Market, and Hypermart.

"Staple food package is sold Rp 125,000," he stated.

Siti Rohmah (42), resident of Palmerah Urban Village, admitted happy with the program. Not only cheaper but it is also varies.

"I came here with my neighbors to buy beef. It is sold Rp 105,000 per kilogram, while usually sold Rp 140,000 per kilogram," she stated.