It Doesn't Matter If PPKM Is Emergency, Day Two Of Kramat Jati Main Market Is Crowded Again

Kramat Jati Market, again crowded on the second day of Emergency PPKM and health protocols are less strict. (photo: ANTARA/Ricky Prayoga)

JAKARTA – Entering the second day of the implementation of the Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in DKI Jakarta, Sunday, July 4, the condition of several markets began to be crowded again. This can be seen at the Kramat Jati Main Market, East Jakarta, which is again bustling with traders and buyers almost as usual.

Sunday afternoon, activity in all market blocks that provide various basic needs for the community is observed to be busy. In fact, it tends to be crowded by buying and selling activities between traders and buyers.

It can also be seen in various parts of the block of traders, porters and vehicles going back and forth to drop off or pick up various types of food that will be traded there.

Even though it looks quite crowded, the traders there admit that this situation is still quite quiet because on a normal day it will be more crowded.

"It's a bit quiet, Bang. Usually at this hour (14.30 WIB) there are a lot of people who buy it," said Romdoni, one of the vegetable traders who was met at the Kramat Jati Main Market.

In crowded conditions and tend to be crowded, it is still seen that there are traders or buyers who are still not wearing masks for their own protection. Even though from a distance the officers through loudspeakers have given an appeal to implement health protocols.

In the implementation of Emergency PPKM on 3-20 July 2021 in the DKI Jakarta area, a number of markets managed by Perumda Pasar Jaya were temporarily closed.

President Director of Perumda Pasar Jaya, Arief Nasrudin, previously said that several markets that were temporarily closed included Cipulir Market, Tanah Abang Market Block A, B, F and other markets.

As for the Tanah Abang Market Block G, only those selling food needs will remain open with a maximum capacity of 50 percent. However, specifically for the Kramat Jati Main Market, there is no operating time limit, the market will continue to operate as usual.

This is because the Kramat Jati Main Market is a market center that distributes various needs for vegetables, fruits and various other needs throughout DKI Jakarta and its surroundings.

"The Kramat Jati Main Market will continue to operate normally because it is the center of the community's various food needs. Even though it is operating as usual, officers will continue to monitor so that they follow health protocols," said Arief in his statement Friday, July 2.