TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidajat conducted an impromptu visit to Kedoya Market, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, Antara News reported.
His arrival was immediately used by the traders and visitors to deliver their aspiration related of market condition in the capital.
Some of aspiration that delivered by the traders are the deserted buyers condition and the sting smell of the garbage at Kedoya Market. Moreover, Djarot also recognized the same smell after he arrived at the market.
"Why is the smell so bad here, how long the trash had been neglected?," said Djarot.
Responding to Djarot's question, Head of Kedoya Urban Village, Ahmad Latif admitted that the trash is usually picked up every day, moreover Latif claimed the trash transporting was ongoing at that moment. However, Djarot did not immediately believe the statement.
"This is impossible if the trash is transported daily. The smell won't be such as this," Djarot uttered.
Djarot immediately summoned Head of Kedoya Market, Dede Tabrizi to explain the matter. It is known from Tabrizi explanation that the trash at the market has been left neglected for a week.
"We often ask for trash transporting, but they said no trucks," Dede uttered.
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