Lowokwaru (malangkota.go.id) – Various efforts have been made by the Malang City Government to present and maintain the existence of traditional markets, especially amidst the proliferation of modern markets like today. The presence of smart markets is one answer to this, where this market presents a modern transaction process, namely with online-based non-cash transactions.
To make a transaction, traders and buyers must have previously downloaded the application. malltronics di Play store which is on the smartphone. The clean and tidy market located on Jalan Joyo Agung, Lowokwaru District was inaugurated by the Mayor of Malang Drs. H. Sutiaji, Thursday (20/02/2020). For the managers, the Mayor of Malang appealed that the internet network should not be intermittent or slow, because it will interfere with the transaction process.
"On the other hand, education for traders and food hygiene must also be an important concern so that consumers who come to this market feel comfortable. In addition, by making non-cash transactions, it will automatically provide education for traders, especially the elderly," added the bespectacled man.
In this market, the Mayor of Malang explained that traders do not need to bother providing change because purchases of any amount will be paid exactly. As for buyers, in addition to not having to bother carrying cash, in this market at certain times also given many discounts or amazing price cuts.
For example, the price of durian fruit is set at IDR 5.000 per fruit and a cup of black coffee is priced at one rupiah. Promotional programs like this will make consumers interested in coming and shopping at this smart market. No less interesting, the various fruits and vegetables sold at the smart market called Joyo Agung Market (JAM) are directly from farmers, aka still fresh.
This smart market is the only one in Malang City or even in East Java and in Indonesia which will later be adopted by a number of other traditional markets in this City of Education. At the event grand launch This, a number of traders also received prizes in the form of free booth rental for one month and capital assistance, because they are classified as smart traders, their transaction values are stable and even above average.
The Mayor of Malang also appealed to managers to provide training and assistance on how to manage merchandise to their turnover. As for banks, they should also provide easy credit, especially through the People's Business Credit (KUR) which has been running well so far. (say/yon)
