Perceptions of the Mahir Mahar Housing Complex Community about the Weekly Market During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Jalan Tangkalasa Palangka Raya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the community's perception of the Mahir Mahar housing complex about the Weekly Market during the COVID-19 pandemic on Jalan Tangkalasa Palangka Raya. In this study using qualitative research which reveals the phenomena in society using descriptive methods. The result of this research is the existence of a weekly market in the Mahir Mahar housing complex km.8 Palangka Raya is approved by residents, the community feels that the weekly market is useful in the Mahir Mahar housing complex. In addition, there is also interaction between the community and traders in the weekly market. The public has the perception that the weekly market environment is dirty and only partly and does not fully implement health protocols to prevent COVID-19. The weekly market has conducive security and the quality of goods sold is still fresh at affordable prices.