Street Vendors

Takjil means light breaking-of-the-fast snacks

Jakarta Public Order Agency has warned vendors of takijl to not sell on sidewalks in restricted areas.

“As long as they do not disturb the public order,

they can [sell takijl on the streets],

but if they disturb public order, we will discipline them,”

He cited Jakarta Bylaw No. 8/2007 on public order, which

The bylaw prohibits itinerate vendors from operating on sidewalks, streets, and bridges.
“Bylaw No. 8/2007 is still in place.

Sidewalks, streets, footbridges and bus stops are not places of business.

only in certain areas were street vendors allowed to operate on sidewalks.
“So there are specific places for street-side vendors, but

they have to have a permit from the governor
in the form of small and medium business coaching.

Not all sidewalks can be used by street vendors.
During the fasting month of Ramadan takjil vendors proliferate along the streets,

sometimes occupying the spaces meant for pedestrians on the sidewalks.