Malls In 4 Cities PPKM Level 4 Java-Bali May Open, Visitors Must Show Vaccine Certificates

JAKARTA - The government has extended the implementation of Restrictions on Community Activities (PPKM) Level 4 to Level 2 in Java and Bali by easing regulations on mall or shopping center activities.

In the extension of PPKM from August 10 to August 16, 2021, the government allowed the opening of malls in four cities that implemented PPKM Level 4 in Java and Bali.

Malls that are allowed to open are in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Semarang. However, visitors and employees who will enter the mall must have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

"Only those who have been vaccinated can enter the mall and must use the PeduliLindung application", Luhut said in a virtual press conference, Monday, August 9.

The opening of malls in 4 cities that implement PPKM Level 4 is limited to a capacity of 25 percent. In addition, children under 12 years old and seniors over 70 years old are prohibited from entering the mall.

Luhut said the decision to extend the Java-Bali PPKM would be stated in the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs in more detail.

"In this detailed decision process, we have communicated carefully with various parties, such as mall associations, industry, and so on", said Luhut.

Luhut explained that 26 regencies/cities dropped from level 4 to level 3 because they showed significant improvement in conditions on the ground.