Park Puring Fire, DKI DPRD Urges Merchant Relocation And Traditional Market Audit

Kiosk That Caught Fire At The Park Puring Market, South Jakarta/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - Secretary of Commission A of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Mujiyono, asked the DKI Provincial Government (Pemprov) to immediately relocate the Taman Puring Market traders who were affected by a major fire on Monday, July 28, 2025 night.

He assessed that the urgent relocation was carried out so that the economy of the traders would not stop. According to him, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and his staff need to immediately prepare an orderly and appropriate temporary replacement location.

"The provincial government must immediately prepare a proper and orderly temporary relocation location, so that traders can return to selling and economic recovery can begin as soon as possible. Data on affected traders must be accurately documented," Mujiyono told reporters, Wednesday, July 30.

In addition, he also considered it important for traders to receive periodic training related to the evacuation and handling of light fires.

"Awareness of risks and the ability to respond from an early age greatly determines mutual safety," he said.

Mujiyono assessed that this fire was proof of the weak fire prevention system in traditional markets, even though at the time of the incident firefighters had moved quickly to extinguish the fire.

He urged the DKI Provincial Government to conduct a comprehensive audit of the electricity system and fire protection facilities in all traditional markets.

Installation of alarms, MCB, and APAR must be mandatory standards. Market designs must also be updated in order to support safety, such as adequate alleys for fire engines, adequate ventilation, and fire-resistant building materials," said Mujiyono.

He also stated that the DPRD would encourage a revision of stricter and more progressive market management regulations, with an emphasis on safety, routine monitoring, and accountability of managers to minimum technical standards.

The intense fire that hit Taman Puring Market, South Jakarta, not only scorched more than 600 stalls, but also rocked the lives of small traders who depend on physical stores.

One of them is Mirza (35), a shoe trader who has rented two kiosks since 2010. He said that so far he has spent Rp 6 million per month on rental fees. However, all of his shoes were sold out by fire.

"Sepatu semua habis, hanya beberapa pasang Adidas yang tidak terbakar total," kata Mirza saat ditemu di lokasi, Selasa, 29 Juli.

Even though he admitted that he lost up to Rp 500 million, Mirza tried to survive. Now, he is switching to selling products online while waiting for confirmation of relocation.

"We are now more focused on online. Because visitors to the market have indeed decreased after the fire, but online turnover has actually increased quite a bit," he said.