City-owned market operator Pasar Jaya, set up a new wholesale food market, Jakgrosir on Tidung Island, South Thousand Islands Sub-district. 

Pasar Jaya Distribution Retail Grocery Division Head, Edison Sembiring Melala said that it will sell a wide array of staple foods, ranging from rice, chicken, meat, fish, egg, milk, cooking oil and instant noodle.

"Jakgrosir was finished last week and ready to operate," he expressed, Tuesday (8/20).

His party had contacted Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to conduct inauguration on September 3.

Tidung Island Urban Village Head, Cecep Suryadi hoped that it can lighten trader's burden, as it can save time and transportation costs.

"Hopefully the market can open soon and simplify trader to get merchandise at low prices," he stated.