Vice Minister Of Trade Says People's Markets Have Unique Values, Close To Social And Cultural Aspects Of The Community

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga attended the inauguration of the Pancasila Market with Deputy Governor of West Java Uu Ruzhanul Ulum and Mayor of Tasikmalaya Muhammad Yusuf, in Tasikmalaya City, West Java.

On the occasion, Jerry again emphasized the three main tasks of the Ministry of Trade, namely related to food security, balance of trade balance, and development/revitalization of people's markets.

"These three tasks are the elaboration of the mandate of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in running the current government," said Jerry in his statement quoted on Sunday, January 23.

According to him, apart from being a driving force for the community's economy, the people's market also has a close relationship with the social and cultural aspects of the local community.

"This socio-cultural aspect is the unique value of the people's market. Until now, the position of the people's market remains important and integrated in people's lives," explained the Vice Minister of Trade.

According to the Vice Minister of Trade, the people's market is one of the containers that plays an important role in facilitating the flow of goods between regions, especially the basic necessities (bapok) of the community. In the midst of the rapid development of modern markets, the people's market remains superior by having prices formed from the results of bargaining between buyers and sellers.

The government, continued the Vice Minister of Trade, has provided physical facilities to build a people's economy that is in favor of the people.

In addition to building physical buildings, efforts are also made to revitalize market management and provide education to market traders so that they can provide competitiveness against modern shops that are rife today.

The Pancasila market, which was built in 1995, has now been completely revitalized and now has 270 kiosks and 64 stalls filled with 300 traders. Commodities sold in this market include dry and wet food, non-food commodities, and ready-to-eat food.

“This market that has been built is expected to be managed and maintained properly in a consistent and sustainable manner. Thus, it can provide comfort, which in turn can improve the welfare of the people of Tasikmalaya City and its surroundings," explained the Vice Minister of Trade.