The area around Pulo Gadung Terminal on Jalan Raya Bekasi, East Jakarta, is undergoing improvements, with 20 semi-permanent structures used by street vendors demolished on Wednesday (11/11).

East Jakarta Vice Mayor Kusmanto said around 400 personnel from various agencies were deployed, along with a piece of heavy equipment, to speed up the demolition.

He explained that the structures were removed because they had been built on land not designated for commercial activities. Their owners had received three warning letters before the demolition, from the first (SP1) to the third (SP3).

"Street vendors who hold Jakarta ID cards will be relocated to traditional markets, designated vendor locations, or temporary sites in the surrounding area," he said on Wednesday (11/11).

Kusmanto said the operation was carried out in accordance with Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2007 on Public Order. In addition to restoring the function of the sidewalks, the improvements aim to address residents' complaints that the area around Pulo Gadung Terminal had become untidy and poorly maintained.

"We want these improvements to make the Pulo Gadung Terminal area more orderly, safe, and comfortable for the public," he emphasized.

Kusmanto added that Satpol PP had been instructed to regularly monitor the site to prevent illegal vendors from occupying the cleared land again.

"The site will be developed into green open space by the terminal management in collaboration with the East Jakarta City Parks and Forestry Sub-agency," he added.

Meanwhile, East Jakarta Satpol PP Head Muhammadong explained that the operation involved around 400 joint personnel from Satpol PP, PPSU, Public Works and Water Resources (SDA) task forces, Environment Sub-agency, Transportation Sub-agency, Social Agency, and local community representatives, including RT/RW heads, Community Consultative Institution (LMK) members, and the Community Early Awareness Forum (FKDM).

"Following the operation, we will continue monitoring and securing the site to prevent irresponsible parties from misusing the cleared land," he asserted.

He added that regular monitoring would be carried out to ensure the area remained free of unauthorized structures and street vending activities.

"Every day, 20 Satpol PP personnel will be assigned to monitor the area," he said.