Regional Secretary Joko Agus Addresses Complaints on Expensive Retribution Fees with Pasar Anyar Bahari Traders

Jakarta – The regional Secretary of DKI Jakarta, Joko Agus, has announced plans to meet with a number of traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta. The meeting is in response to complaints about retribution fees that are considered expensive. Joko revealed that the PDI Perjuangan (PDIP) presidential candidate, Ganjar Pranowo, had called him regarding the complaint and encouraged improvement.

Speaking at the Monas area in Jakarta on Saturday, Joko stated, “Oh yes, Mr. Ganjar’s nature is only to inform that there is one point in Jakarta which according to him still needs improvement. Yes, we will later… I promised, come on these traders, the representatives meet, that’s it.”

Joko explained that the first step would be to understand the problem being complained about. He admitted that there has been no direct communication with the traders in the market so far. “Yes, let’s see what the problem is first. (Meet with residents and traders first) Oh, yes, please. There is no direct communication yet. Yes, it’s a holiday,” he said.

The traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta had previously complained about the high monthly fees. They directly conveyed their complaints to Ganjar Pranowo, the PDIP presidential candidate. Ganjar visited a number of stalls at the Warakas Market and Anyar Bahari Market and had breakfast while talking with the traders on Saturday.

One of the traders expressed concern about the quiet market due to losing customers to online sales. They also complained about the monthly market retribution fee, which they considered burdensome. “Our market has very few visitors, sir,” said one trader to Ganjar Pranowo. Ganjar responded, “It’s very crowded.” The trader explained that the market had lost customers to online platforms and shared their struggle as a clothes seller who had to switch to selling food due to the impact of the pandemic.

Upon hearing the complaint, Ganjar immediately called the Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi. However, Heru Budi was attending a wedding and could not talk for long. Unsatisfied with the response, Ganjar then contacted DKI Jakarta Regional Secretary, Joko Agus, and conveyed the residents’ complaints. Ganjar asked Joko if the levy payment could be lightened. Joko responded with a simple “Yes.”

The meeting between Joko Agus and the traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari is expected to address the concerns raised and find a solution to the expensive retribution fees. The traders hope that their voices will be heard and that necessary improvements will be made to support their businesses.

What specific issues are the traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari complaining about in regards to the retribution fees?

Ill be to gather information about the complaints from the traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari. He emphasized the importance of addressing these concerns and finding a solution that benefits both the traders and the city administration.

“We will listen to their complaints and gather as much information as possible. We want to truly understand what the issues are and why these retribution fees are seen as expensive. From there, we can work on finding a solution,” Joko said.

He also mentioned that the city administration is committed to ensuring fairness in retribution fees and will take action if any irregularities are found. Joko acknowledged that Pasar Anyar Bahari plays a crucial role in the local economy and that it is important to create a conducive environment for traders to thrive.

“We want to create a win-win situation. We understand that traders need to make a living, but we also need to collect retribution fees for the city’s development. Our goal is to find a balance that benefits both parties,” Joko stated.

Furthermore, Joko highlighted the importance of dialogue and collaboration in addressing these issues. He urged the traders to actively participate in the meeting and provide suggestions for improvement.

“We need input from the traders themselves. They are the ones directly affected by these retribution fees, so their voices matter. We encourage them to come forward and share their ideas on how we can improve the system,” Joko said.

In conclusion, Joko Agus, the regional Secretary of DKI Jakarta, is set to meet with traders at Pasar Anyar Bahari to address complaints about expensive retribution fees. The city administration aims to gather information, find a balanced solution, and ensure fairness in retribution fees. The meeting emphasizes the importance of dialogue and collaboration between the traders and the city administration.