EDNAWAN Haryono quickly left Johar Market last Monday. His staffer told him that the State Electricity Company (PLN) is threatening to cut electricity at all markets in Semarang if the arrears is not paid by November 16.

After arriving at his office, the head of Semarang Market Agency gathered his staff members. If the threat turns out to be serious, the activity of tens of thousands of traders at 44 marketplaces will be stopped. “How are we s