PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Provincial Government together with the Bandung City Government are regulating illegal buildings (bangli) and street vendors (PKL) in the road space (rumija) in the Kiaracondong area, Bandung City, Monday (10/8/2026).

The cleanup began at the Cicadas intersection and extended to the Kiaracondong Community Health Center. West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman stated that the move was a directive from West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi to restore road and sidewalk space to their intended use.

"Rumija, road space must be returned to its original function. Roads for transportation, and sidewalks for pedestrians," Herman said after holding a joint demolition rally in Kiaracondong, Bandung City, Monday (August 10, 2026).

Herman emphasized that the enforcement would be carried out with a firm yet humane approach. This was done because trading activities on roadsides and sidewalks have long been a source of livelihood for some residents.

"Of course there will be an impact, one of which is the fate of our fellow vendors, who have been selling on the roadside and on the sidewalk. Today, we're taking action," he said.

According to Herman, the Bandung City Government, with support from the West Java Provincial Government, has prepared solutions for affected vendors. One of these is providing a sales area in the Bandung Trade Mall (BTM) Market area.

There are approximately 800 kiosks available at the location that can be used to accommodate the vendors being regulated. Based on data collected, the number of vendors to be regulated in the Kiaracondong area is approximately 150.

"The BTM Market has 800 spaces for 800 vendors. We've managed to regulate over 100 of them. So, it's not without a solution; we're preparing one," said Herman.

Herman stated that the kiosks at BTM Market are located at the back of the market area. Therefore, the government will strive to enhance the location's appeal so that vendors continue to have business opportunities and are easily accessible to the public.

"We're just trying to fix up the stalls. Although, the back needs to have an attraction so people and visitors will come," he said.

To encourage the relocation of vendors, Herman stated that the kiosks would be provided free of charge for an initial three months. This period can be adjusted through discussions with the Bandung City Government, with the aim of giving vendors the opportunity to re-establish their businesses.

"The important thing is to move first, then build capacity. If the business is good, then think about rent and so on," he said.

Herman also requested that the arrangement process be carried out with the spirit of creating mutual comfort, both for traders, road users and the public.

"We're comfortable, and the other residents are comfortable too. We've even taken a step back, God willing," said Herman.

Meanwhile, Bandung City Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) Chief Bambang Sukardi stated that the education process for the vendors had been carried out several days prior. The enforcement process had also gone through the proper procedures, including issuing warning letters (SP) 1, SP 2, and SP 3.

"Indeed, all of this is in accordance with procedures, and has provided space, SP 1, SP 2, and yesterday's 3. So, in principle, everyone has been educated," said Bambang.

Bambang appreciated the support of Perumda Pasar, which has prepared trading space as a solution for traders affected by the cleanup.

He added that the Bandung City Government has also taken action against the spillover market activity in the Kiaracondong area. The vendors will be asked to move back from the road to avoid disrupting traffic flow.

"Hopefully, going forward, we'll also have approached the overflowing market in Kiaracondong. They'll also be asked to move back a bit to avoid disrupting traffic," he said.

WEST JAVA PUBLIC RELATIONS
Head of the Communication and Information Service of West Java Province
Adi Komar