Will Anies Grant Entrepreneurs' Wishes For Restaurant Operating Hours In The Fasting Month?

JAKARTA - There is hope that entrepreneurs put when entering the month of Ramadan this year. In Jakarta, for example. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) wants the government to loosen operational limits for customer visits.

Because, during Ramadan, people will usually spend time outdoors, to break their fast together at night.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Management of PHRI DKI Jakarta Sutrisno Iwantoro, the operational limit of the business sector until 21.00 WIB during the micro PPKM period until April 19, will not be so supportive of their income.

"We ask the Governor of DKI Jakarta to extend the operating hours until 10 pm during Ramadan. Because, many people will hold iftar together in restaurants," Iwan told VOI, Friday, April 9.

In addition, Iwan also asked the government to loosen the capacity of dine-in diners by more than 50 percent. Considering, currently the increase in COVID-19 cases began to decrease.

"If it used to be 25 percent, now it can be 50 percent, later (during the fasting month) is expected to be further improved with a fixed record of health protocols, do not be too crowded. Walu is not 100 percent, yes 75 percent for example we expect," said Iwan.

In response, The Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan signaled that he would grant the wishes of restaurant, café, or restaurant entrepreneurs to extend the operational deadline in Ramadan.

"The operating hours will be a special provision regarding the operating hours will be announced regarding operating hours that are different from the days outside the month of Ramadan. Because, in Ramadan the activity is more night," said Anies.

However, Anies did not want to reveal the extent of the easing of restaurant operating hours in the fasting month of this year. He left it up to the Department of Tourism and Creative Economy to announce the decision on the loosening of operating hours.

"If all this time must close at 9 pm, in The month of Ramadan the lid can be more evening and can open early because to serve the sahur. Later the announcement of the details by the service, delivered the details of the clock," he said.

For the addition of the capacity of customers who eat at the restaurant, Anies strong. He still wants capacity to be limited to 50 percent.

"The principle is 50 percent capacity. Because actually the activities of dinner or iftar activities both open masks, both must do activities that have the potential of transmission. therefore, 50 percent capacity must be maintained and the distance must be ensured safe," he concluded.