Continuing Jokowi's Habit, Gibran Mider Praja Perdana Cycling To School

JAKARTA - Mayor of Solo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, conducted a Mider Praja, a tour to see the condition of the area and problems in the community using a bicycle. Mider Praja has become the habit of Solo City Government officials since the Jokowi administration, which is carried out once a week every Friday.

At his inaugural Mider Praja, Gibran checked face-to-face school preparations at SMPN 4 Surakarta. President Jokowi's eldest son is committed, his region can carry out face-to-face learning activities (PTM) in July according to the government's target.

"I am committed so that these children can immediately enter school," said Gibran at SMPN 4 Surakarta, Friday, March 5.

Gibran asked for cooperation between the municipal government, schools and parents so that the implementation of PTM can be on time.

"Yesterday, the target was early in the year, because the Covid number was still not under control, so we hope this July it will not be pushed back again. So you ask for your cooperation, children who are still at home are monitored for their homework so that they can be resolved immediately," said Jan Ethes' father that.

Gibran said that the implementation of the 5M health protocol at the school was fairly good. He and his staff also made sure that all teachers had received the vaccine before the PTM took place.

"We have seen that the readiness of SMPN 4 is quite good and before entering the school gate, we have checked their temperature, immediately washed their hands, went straight to class. Also 50 percent in the classroom, the rest is still online. All keep your distance, use it. the mask and face shield provided by the school. The air conditioner is turned off, the vents are opened to improve air circulation, "explained Gibran.

"What has been done at SMPN 4 needs to be imitated by other schools. The hope is that July can enter school and we will also continue to pursue vaccinations for teachers and staff. We assure that school children are safe and return home safe," he said.

During this moment, Gibran also connected with SMPN 4 students who were accompanied by their parents from their respective homes through a zoom meeting. He advised children to temporarily stay online and not go to the mall during online lessons during the pandemic.

"I also ask for the cooperation of the parents. When it arrives in June, I ask the children to be guarded, pick up and drop off to make sure the children come home in good health," he explained.

Gibran also reminded parents and teachers to check their children when they are not very fit, they do not need to be forced to go to school but can still participate in learning online.

"Vaccines are not for individual immunity but group immunity. If teachers and staff are vaccinated automatically the school ecosystem will also be protected, especially for children," concluded Gibran.