Because Of COVID-19, Moldy Bags And Shoes In Stores

Molded Bags (Photo: Twitter @IqbalSheikhAli)

JAKARTA - Lockdown implementation in a number of countries has resulted in shopping centers. A number of merchandise, such as bags and shoes and even mushrooms because there are no buyers. This was found out from social media uploads.

It is @IqbalSheikhAli who uploaded the photos. However, the incident was not in Indonesia. But abroad. So, can this happen in shopping centers in Indonesia?

It's not common to have a fungus, O Allah 😭 pic.twitter.com/QCsFQA89Kt

- Iqbal Sheikh Ali (IqbalSheikhAli) May 10, 2020

Tutum Rahanta, the Advisory Board of the Indonesian Shopping Center Retailers and Renters Association (HIPPINDO) agreed that this could happen in Indonesia. However, the cause was not only during the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) period.

"These things can happen not because of the PSBB. (The reason) because they are stored too in a warehouse, they can also, especially if the shop is closed," said Tutum to VOI, Monday, May 11.

He said, the most important thing is not looking for causes. Rather, how to handle or handle these items. So, later when the pandemic period ends, these goods can be used again without harming consumers or buyers.

"It can happen, but only handling problems and when we open it is certain that what is sold is a good product," said Tutum.

The daily management of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), Agus Suyatno, said that several steps could be taken to prevent this problem. One of them, retail or companies can coordinate with shopping center managers.

Later, it can be agreed on the matter of checking the condition of the item and the time to clean it. Of course, it aims to avoid big losses and can have long tails.

"Asking the mall to check the quality of goods, including free of dust and mold," said Agus.

But if this has happened, then the retailer can get around it by selling the item at a discount. This is because these items are already in the defective category.

Meanwhile, consumers are advised to be more careful when buying something. It does not rule out if there are many naughty people who try to find big profits.

"Consumers in purchasing must pay attention to the quality or quality of goods, including goods that must be free from dust and other impurities that can reduce the quality of goods," said Agus.