The Problem Of Allowing Homecoming To Go Home, The Governor Of NTB Is Shocked, Affirms That He Will Follow Jokowi's Decision

MATARAM - The Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Zulkieflimansyah emphasized that the policy to prohibit going home will still follow central regulations. Zulkieflimansyah said that the policies in the regions cannot be different from those of the central government.

The NTB Governor straightened the news about his statement allowing people to go home. Even though the context of his statement is talking about practices on the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa.

"We were also surprised, when it went viral on social media that it seemed as if the Governor of NTB had allowed them to go home to NTB," said Zulkieflimansyah in Mataram as quoted by Antara, Wednesday, April 21.

The Governor of NTB explained that this viral statement started when talking with journalists. At that time, there was a question about going home between Lombok Island and Sumbawa Island, which is still one region or one province.

According to him, Eid al-Fitr during this pandemic is not only this year but since 2020. In practice, because the NTB area is small, it must be regulated in such a way.

"So it's a bit complicated to arrange it if people who live in Mataram, their extended family is in West Lombok, Central Lombok, East Lombok which are not too far away, then someone closes the limiting road, causing new panic and looking for another way," explained the NTB Governor. .

Likewise with seasonal farmers who work on the island of Sumbawa, according to Zulkieflimansyah, they take advantage of the Idul Fitri momentum to meet their families.

"Hitchhiking behind a truck and other actions, which is very disturbing," he said.

Therefore, Zulkieflimansyah emphasized, the implementation of health protocols must be enforced, in areas and areas that are not too far away, for example districts and cities, it is impossible to say that we are not allowed to.

"Because our area is small, the area is very close, internal to the island of Lombok itself," he said.

Bang Zul, his nickname, said that in practice, local homecoming cannot be avoided. However, readiness in implementing and obeying health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 was actually carried out.

"We will continue to coordinate and consult with the center, follow the rules and policies but not present new complications that we do not want," he stressed.

However, for travelers from outside the province of NTB, Zulkieflimansyah emphasized the decision of the central government. All access to land, sea and air transportation will be restricted for travelers from 6-17 May 2021.