Become Malay Culinary Center During Ramadhan, Tanjung Uma Residents Are Asked to Sell Online

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - In the situation of Covid-19 pandemic, Batam City Government (Pemko) urged the public to conduct social distancing and not gather in the crowd.

Upon entering the holy month of Ramadhan or the fasting month, head of acceleration handling team for Covid-19 Amsakar Achmad instructed offcials to monitor their respective areas and set up an enforcement team if any residents wanted to establish Ramadhan bazaar.

Regarding Ramadhan bazaar which is held annually in Tanjung Uma, Lubuk Baja District, Batam City, this year will be eliminated.

Nanang Chairperson of RT 02 RW 01 Tanjung Uma.

"Yes, now it is not permissible, yesterday there was an appeal also by joint team of Kamtibnas and Babinsa in Tanjung Uma village market, usually have a booth, but residents can sell food online," Nanang said on TRIBUNBATAM.id, Thursday (23 / 04/2020).

Tanjung Uma residents can sell food online at Facebok, Facebook groups such as Tanjung Uma groups and Tanjung Uma culinary specialties.

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Tindo 32 years, resident of Tanjung Uma RT 01 RW 08, that felt sad, because Ramadhan bazaar in Tanjung Uma is a characteristic.

"Sad, because Ramadhan bazaar was abolished, from the first time since I was in Tanjung Uma every year there was always a bazaar, bazaar at Tanjung Uma was very unique, especially Malay cuisine," said Tindo.

Meanwhile, Erlan, a resident of Tanjung Uma, also claimed to have to look for other alternatives in order to use the moment of Ramadhan to make a living.

"It can be sold online or by word of mouth, in front of their respective homes," said Erlan. (TRIBUNBATAM.id/ Hilmi Heptana)

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