Affordable Market held in the yard of Gandaria Utara Urban Village Office, Kebayoran Baru Sub-district, South Jakarta, was crowded with residents. This event was made possible through collaboration between Gandaria Utara Urban Village and PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya.

Yayu, a resident of RW 10, Gandaria Utara, said the affordable market greatly helped her to meet her houshold needs.

"The prices are relatively cheap, below market price, especially for cooking oil," she conveyed, Wednesday (7/2).

She hopes the affordable market can be held regularly once a week, offeringwith more staple commodities that are most needed by households.

"Stocks of shallots and chili should be increased, because they sold out quickly," he noted.

Meanwhile, Gandaria Utara Urban Village Head, Fachri, explained that the collaboration with PT Food Tjipinang Jaya has been carried out several times to organize affordable markets.

He added that many of the commodities were in high demand due to their low prices. For example, rice was sold from Rp 37,000 to Rp 73,000 per sack, eggs at Rp 26,000 per tray, and cooking oil at Rp 15,000-Rp 16,000 per liter.

"We hope the market will help residents meet their daily needs. We're also planning to collaboration with local cooperatives to host similar affordable markets," he said.