JAKARTA The atmosphere of Tanah Abang Market, Central Jakarta, looks different since the mass action took place on August 28' 31. The largest textile market in Southeast Asia now looks quieter, making traders complain about the drastic decline in sales.
Mariana, a Muslim fashion trader in Block G, admits that she is only able to bring home Rp. 200 thousand per day, away from her usual income.
"Usually I can get a minimum of Rp800 thousand a day, now at most Rp200 thousand. Very quiet," said Mariana, quoted by VOI from ANTARA, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Similar complaints came from Idrus, a cloth trader in Block B. He was waiting for a full day for the buyer, but none of the transactions took place.
Until now there has been no buyer at all. Whereas usually, every day someone must buy it, "he said, trying to smile even though the tone of his voice was full of disappointment.
Hendra, a male clothing trader on the ground floor of Block A, also felt the same impact. He estimates his sales will decline by 40'70 percent.
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"The last few days have been felt. Buyers have decreased considerably because people are worried that conditions are not yet safe," he explained.
Monitoring on Tuesday morning until late afternoon, many kiosks chose to close. Some traders who remain open try to attract the attention of visitors whose numbers can be counted with their fingers.
"On the 28th I only open until noon, usually just closed at night. The next day it wasn't even open at all," said Richard, a cloth trader.
However, a glimmer of hope is still felt. Some visitors began to come back shopping. Dewi, one of the visitors, admitted that she felt safer.
"From yesterday, it seemed calmer, so I dared to come here again," he said, carrying several groceries.
For traders, the presence of buyers such as Dewi gives its own encouragement. Although sales have not yet recovered, they hope that the atmosphere will return to normal so that the pulse of life at Tanah Abang Market can return to being busy as usual.
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