Pasar Baru arrangement in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta is carried out in two stages. First stage is held in this year, while second stage will be carried out in 2022.

"This year, Central Jakarta will propose Letter of Approval in Principle of Land Acquisition (SP3L) first," stated Bakwan Ferizan Ginting, Central Jakarta Assistant for Economy and Development (Asekbang), on Thursday (4/22).

He explained that Central Jakarta will continue to coordinate with Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy (Parekraf) Agency as leading sector in allocating budget.

"Pasar Baru will be transformed into urban tourism icon in Capital City," he asserted.

Previously, Central Jakarta Mayor, Dhany Sukma stated that Pasar Baru area would be developed into economic and tourist destination.

"Pasar Baru arrangement must be clear. From design and short term plan thus we can achieve target by completing it in 2022," he conveyed.