Kuta Mandalika Market Starts Functioning

PRAYA - Kuta Mandalika Market in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, has begun to function after the local government relocated traders who previously sold in the old market of the local village.

"After a long delay, the transfer of Kuta Market traders has finally been carried out to Mandalika Market," said Central Lombok Regent, H Lalu Pathul Bahri in Praya, quoted by Antara, Sunday, December 19.

He said, previously the Kuta Mandalika Market was completed in 2020, but the transfer failed due to inadequate market facilities and infrastructure. According to the plan, traditional market traders who are on the beach will be moved to Mandalika Market.

"However, traders are also reluctant to move considering that vital facilities such as the availability of water, toilets and others are not yet complete. But with market facilities and infrastructure already equipped, traders are then enthusiastic about this transfer," he said.

The transfer is carried out in order to provide convenience and security for traders. With this new market, the cleanliness of the market will be maintained.

"If it is in a good and proper place like the Mandalika Market, then I think traders will be more comfortable, safe and the environment will also be clean," he said.

The local government continues to strive to provide the best service for market traders. Market infrastructure facilities are equipped and even built with magnificent buildings and suitable for use.

"This is intended so that traders and buyers are more comfortable in transacting. In the future this market will be able to boost people's economic growth, especially with the MotoGP event at the Mandalika Circuit," he said.