MALUT - Ternate's Department of Industry and Trade (Disperindag) demolished more than 180 stalls at the Kota Baru People's Market. Disperindag claimed to have warned traders selling in the area.
"We have conveyed to seasonal traders, both at Kota Baru Market, Berkesan Maritime Market and various crowded points, to dismantle all their merchandise," said Acting Head of the Head of Industry and Trade of Ternate Muchlis Djumadil, in Ternate, North Maluku (Malut), quoted as saying from Antara, Wednesday 11 May.
Apart from the stalls that were demolished, said Muchlis, there were traders who voluntarily immediately dismantled their respective stalls and then they will be relocated to the Sabi-Sabi Gamalama Market.
The Ternate City Government tolerates traders at various forbidden points and as promised, after Lebaran all seasonal merchant activities are no longer allowed, because they interfere with community activities.
He said the presence of seasonal traders also disrupted the order and flow of traffic and the aesthetics of the city.
In addition, there are dozens of traders who still want to stay around the demolition site, because they feel that their merchandise is selling well in that area compared to the new place provided by the Ternate City Government.
Meanwhile, an ex-Ternate Kota Baru Market trader, Anwar Boki, when contacted confirmed that while trading in the Kota Baru area, his merchandise was sold out.
This is because the Pasar Kota Baru area is not only strategically located, but also easily accessible by residents who are shopping, because it is located in the middle of the city and makes it easier for Ternate residents around the cities of North Ternate, Central Ternate and South Ternate to shop.
"But, we are resigned to the decision of the Ternate City Government, although there is no guarantee that if later traders move to Sabi-Sabi Market, their merchandise will be sold," he concluded.
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