Jakarta UMKM Alliance Rejects Proposed Smoke-Free Zone Regulation

Concerns Over Economic Impact

The Jakarta UMKM Alliance has expressed strong opposition to the proposed Smoke-Free Zone Regulation (Raperda KTR) currently being discussed by the Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD DKI Jakarta). The alliance represents various small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM) in Jakarta, including food stalls (warteg) and petty traders ¹

Potential Economic Consequences

The main concern is that the regulation, if implemented, could lead to a significant decline in revenue for small businesses. Izzudin Zindan, Chairman of the Jakarta Coordination Board of Koalisi Warteg Nusantara (Kowantara), stated that the total smoking ban, including in warteg areas, could deter customers from dining there, ultimately affecting the livelihoods of warteg vendors and their employees ¹

Coalition and Opposition

The Jakarta UMKM Alliance has formed a coalition with various UMKM associations to oppose the Raperda KTR. The coalition includes Koperasi Warung Tegal (Kowarteg), Komunitas Warung Niaga Nusantara (Kowartami), Koperasi Warung Merah Putih, Pedagang Warteg dan Kaki Lima (Pandawakarta), and Kowarteg Nusantara. Together, they have pledged to reject the regulation and have met with Bapemperda Chairman Abdul Aziz to discuss their concerns ¹

Response from Authorities

Abdul Aziz has acknowledged the concerns raised by the alliance and has promised to consider their input during the drafting process. He emphasized the importance of accommodating various aspirations from the community before finalizing the regulation ¹