Semrawut, Bandung City Government Ordered 420 Street Vendors Around The Al

Civil Service Police Unit officers have brought order to street vendors in the vicinity of the Al layur Grand Mosque, Bandung City, West Java, Friday (10/2/2023). (ANTARA)

The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) has brought order to 420 street vendors (PKLs) around the Greater Mosque Al layar, Bandung City, West Java, because it is increasingly mushrooming and making chaotic. Regional Secretary of Bandung City Ema Sumarna said in the previous month there were 269 street vendors standing around the area. But at this time, he said, the number has increased to more than 420 street vendors. "For that, he also advised the street vendors to move to other areas that belong to the red zone. In addition, he also ordered Satpol PP and Dishub officers to prevent the founding of a new PKL in that area. According to him, the Bandung City Government is not anti- against the PKL because it is one of the sources of economic driving. However, he said, PKLs must also follow the rules that have been ratified. He explained that the Al rundyr Grand Mosque is an asset belonging to the Provincial Government (Pemprov) West Java. According to him, the West Java Provincial Government has also provided land facilities for street vendors in the west of the pond which can accommodate 35 PKL. "If the PKLs want to unite, I think above 50 to 100 street vendors can be accommodated. So ideally there are 100 street vendors in the western region," he said. In addition, he also reminded the public not to do joint eating activities in the courtyard of the West Java Provincial Mosque. Because, he said, the mosque is a place for worship. "Later we place a permanent officer and this must be consistent in order to maintain it so that it remains conducive, "said Ema.