Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T Purnama acknowledged that PD Pasar Jaya keeps rejuvenating and building new traditional market in the capital. Its existence is expected able to lighten the underprivileged people's burden.

Our principle is simple, our market is designed to underprivileged people

“ Our principle is simple, our market is designed to underprivileged people . It is better to sell in the market than outside market that will be controlled by thugs,” said Ahok, on the sidelines of Manggis Market Inauguration in South Jakarta, Wednesday (8/19).

Manggis Market which built two floors has a capacity of 276 kiosks and 108 stalls. This market also has clinic, toilet, small mosque and automatic teller machines (ATM).

Additionally, there are 357 active traders in such market. They only pay Cost Management Market (BPP) by Rp 10,000 per day.

“They can't have more than 1 kiosk if they follow our rule. But all damage will be covered by us,” he disclosed.