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PR BEKASI - A mass crowd without heeding health protocols has been reported in one of the largest traditional markets in Jakarta, Indonesia, namely Pasar Tanah Abang on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
For information, Indonesians have a tradition of shopping for clothes to welcome an Eid Al-Fitr.
Previously, a video of the community crowding the Tanah Abang Market, Jakarta, ahead of Eid Al-Fitr 2021 immediately circulated and caused a scene in the virtual world.
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A number of parties also highlighted the situation, including the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta, which immediately went to disperse the crowd.
In his statement, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan said there was a surge in visitors at Pasar Tanah Abang on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Anies Baswedan added, compared to Saturday, May 1, 2021, which recorded 87,000 visitors, on Sunday, people who entered Pasar Tanah Abang reached 100,000 people.
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To anticipate a recurring crowd, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is now implementing an open and close system for Pasar Tanah Abang.
