Barito -Market Traders protest in Balkot and ask not to be resettled, that's what Pramono says

Jakarta – The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, responded to the demonstration by Barito Bird Traders held this morning in front of Jakarta City Hall. Pramono emphasized that the DKI provincial government has prepared a replacement location suitable for traders. “For barito dealers, we have prepared a place to move to Lenteng Agung. The place is good, and of course everyone who wants to move is welcome,” Pramono said Tuesday (14/10/2025). Traders who are members of the Barito People’s Business Solidarity Alliance, rejection of authoritarianism (Suara Barito) held an action in front of DKI Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (14/10/2025). Photo: Ari Saputra Scroll to continue with the content, regional planning policies cannot meet all parties, but the government still guarantees the continuity of traders’ businesses. He emphasized that the resettlement site was chosen taking into account accessibility and supportive facilities. “In the development of Jakarta, of course, we can’t satisfy all. But we have prepared a good, decent place, even near the train station,” he said. A demonstration by bird dealers at Barito Market took place this morning in front of DKI Jakarta City Hall. They wore red T-shirts while carrying demand banners. The protesters blocked one track of the road in Medan Merdeka Selatan in the direction of the horse image. Nevertheless, traffic was still busy and smooth. In their claims, the Barito Market Traders’ Association Pramono asked not to relocate the barito Bird market to Lenteng Agung. “Please do not eliminate us, Mr. Governors. We are widows, we still have dependent schoolchildren and parents. Please, Mr. Governor. We are old, we are just looking for nutrition in barito. Please, sir, we are little people,” said one of the orators. (Bell/IDN)