THE young man was skilled at mopping up the floor at Jatinegara Market, in East Jakarta, on Thursday last week. His friend was busy cleaning the drains in the area where the meat, chicken and fresh fish kiosks are located in the basement of this building. After finishing, they both took a break. But then, less than 30 minutes later, they did the same work all over again.

The cleanliness at Jatinegara Market, said Nadiah, a fresh fish seller, is