Some traders claimed not to know the government plan to do the rupiah redenomination.

Some traders claimed not to know the government plan to do the rupiah redenomination.


Some traders claimed not to know the government plan to do the rupiah redenomination. Most traders do not have information about the policy. They expect a clearer dissemination of relevant government redenomination in the near future.

Redenomination is a simplification of fractional currency by reducing the digit zero, without reducing the value of the currency. Purpose of the policy is to be more efficient and convenient transactions.

Wiwin (28), one of the vegetables in the market pedaganag Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, said it is not aware of any plans rupiah redenomination. Wiwin requires an explanation from the government so that it has a clearer view of the rupiah redenomination.

Similarly, in Ernie (44), other vegetable traders in the market Kebayoran Lama. Erni incomprehension about the government plan to make Erni worry rupiah redenomination. "Do not get added complicated wares, Mas," said Erni.

Erni hope no socialization of the government regarding the rupiah redenomination. "At least with flyers, Mas," said Erni.

Similarly, Ian (25), trader bread in Kebayoran Lama, not aware of the existence rupiah redenomination. Ian does not have an idea of ​​the impact of the policy on the transaction. Ian crave the socialization of the government to have a full and clear understanding of the policy.

Due to lack of traders over redenomination plan, they have a range of speculations about the policy. Yanti (45), a vegetable seller in the market Kebayoran Lama, said, with the redenomination, it will complicate the transaction process as was used to the old system. "With the current system it is often create confusion," said Yanti

Meanwhile, Yopi (50), trader slippers in Kebayoran Baru, thinking, if redenomination is done, will reduce the purchasing power of money. He worried rupiah redenomination would disrupt sales gains.