JAKARTA - The people's bazaar at Monas, Jakarta, Saturday, March 28, 2026, was immediately crowded with residents who hunted for shopping coupons of Rp500,000 and free groceries. The program instructed by President Prabowo Subianto distributed 100,000 shopping coupons and 300,000 free meals through about 800 street vendors.
The enthusiasm of the residents is inseparable from the still high household needs after Lebaran. The coupon can be exchanged for basic necessities and other necessities that are most needed at home.
"Alhamdulillah this coupon is very meaningful for me. Because in this pascalebaran there are many needs that are out of control, but with this coupon it helps me a lot," said Ine Sugesti, a resident of Cempaka Putih Barat Village.
Ine said that the coupon recipients were registered through the village based on data from the central government. He came to Monas with other residents using TransJakarta which had been coordinated by the village.
"We came here on TransJakarta, coordinated directly by the village," he said.
Siti Nuryati and Novia from Bungur Village also admitted that the assistance came at the right time. The need for groceries at home, they said, was depleted after Eid al-Fitr.
"We are very happy to get coupons for today, especially for groceries. It just so happens that after this Eid, the grocery needs at home are gone, so with this help it is very helpful," said Siti.
Rahmawati, a housewife from Cakung, admitted that she brought home rice, eggs, chicken, oil, and sugar without spending any money.
"Alhamdulillah free," he said.
The same was conveyed by Sanrani, a resident of Lubang Buaya Village. He hopes that activities like this will be held again.
"Thank you to the President for this cheap market festival event, often held like this," he said.
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