Residents Attack Cheap Market in Pasar Minggu
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Cheap Market which was held in the courtyard of the Pasar Minggu Urban Village office, Pasar Minggu Sub-district, South Jakarta was enthusiastically welcomed by residents.
The price is cheaper
One of the residents from Pasar Minggu Urban Village, Jamilah (38) felt grateful for the sale of quality food commodities at low prices.
"After receiving information from an environmental group, I immediately came here to buy beef, chicken, and other kitchen necessities. The price is cheaper," she expressed, Wednesday (4/24).
Cheap Staple Food Market Held at Nagrak FlatHe detailed the price of beef ranged from Rp 75,000 to Rp 105,000 per kilogram; chicken meat Rp 35,000 per kilogram; and chilies Rp 35,000 per kilogram.
"I also bought shallots for Rp 40,000 per kilogram and garlic for Rp 35,000 per kilogram. As long as it's cheap, I don't want to miss out on buying it," he explained.
Pasar Minggu Urban Village Head, Meilita stated the sale of cheap food is the result of collaboration with the Farmers Market for the Agriculture Ministry.
"This is very helpful to residents. They can buy various food and other commodities at cheaper prices than the market," she explained.
She hoped that selling food commodities at low prices could be done sustainably in the Pasar Minggu sub-district area.
"I also appreciate the residents, even though their enthusiasm is very high, they can remain orderly," she stated.
As for the information, in the market, chicken eggs are also sold at Rp 27,500 per kilogram, rice Rp 14,300 per kilogram, and cooking oil Rp 15,000 per liter.
