Klojen (malangkota.go.id) – The peak moment of the 2025 Eid holiday was used by Malang Mayor Wahyu Hidayat and his staff to review activities at Klojen Market, Saturday (7/5/2025). During his visit, Wahyu said he received a lot of positive appreciation from visitors who came regarding the new concept of Klojen Market.
Wahyu said he also received a lot of input and requests from visitors to change other markets in Malang City with a similar concept. He said, the Malang City Government (Pemkot) is gradually continuing to try to change the concept of the market in Malang City so that it is well organized and again attracts people's interest in shopping at the market.
"Later we will gradually make it like this, Klojen Market, Oro-Oro Dowo Market already, then later we will try this concept in other markets. So people who used to be reluctant to go to the market, now return to shopping at the market while also doing culinary tourism. Automatically the economy will be lifted," he explained.
Even though tenant. culinary becomes a new attraction at Klojen Market, Wahyu emphasized that the Malang City Government is committed to continuing to maintain the existence of the original traders who have previously been selling for a long time at the market. By carrying the concept one-stop service, Wahyu hopes that Klojen Market will not only be a place for culinary tourism, but also a place to shop to fulfill needs.
"I have instructed the Head of the Trade and Industry Office not to leave the original traders, and to make it balanced, 50-50. Because later people will still shop, and those who sell are also happy, because of this culinary they will automatically be lifted too," he said.
In order to provide comfort to visitors, Wahyu said that the Malang City Government is trying to formulate parking arrangements in the Klojen Market area so as not to disrupt the smooth flow of traffic around it. However, Wahyu said that further discussions are needed with related parties to decide on the alternatives to be chosen.
“There is a proposal to make the concept like car Free Day. But we will also look at other options, whether land acquisition? Or half traffic arrangements, for example one way at certain hours so that parking can be optimal. Later we will arrange it, so that visitors are accommodated and comfortable to come here," he concluded. (iu/yn)
