Beef Market Operation in Benhil Crowded by Buyer
Reported by Nurito | Translated by
The Beef Market Operation once again held in Bendungan Hilir (Benhil), Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (8/12). It opens at 8.30 AM-1 PM.
Yesterday, the market operation was indeed protested by traders. But today, we remain open it to lighten the resident's burden
Head of Central Jakarta Marine, Agriculture, and Food Security Sub-Department, Mulyadi stated the market operation is a follow-up activity as concerning from 2 tons of beef sell merely sold 154 kilograms.
Trader, the Main Target in Beef Market Operation in East Jakarta“Yesterday, the market operation was indeed protested by traders. But today, we remain open it to lighten the resident's burden. We move the location near the previous location,” he said.
To avoid unwanted things, as much as 20 joint officers of Army/Police and Satpol PP are sent to safeguard the market operational.
Less than 2 hours, more than 100 kilograms of beef are sold out. With details, the fore shank thigh is sold by Rp 89 thousand/kilogram and round thigh Rp 85 thousand/kilogram. The price is cheaper than market price that reached Rp 120-140 thousand/kilogram.
Rukinah, (50), one of residents admitted she was happy, where the beef price is cheaper than the market price. She bought 2 kilograms of beef.
“The beef is cheaper than in market. Even we are difficult to buy meat because many traders refused to sell,” she finished.
