Get Ready, A Number Of Malls In Solo Will Test Operations Normally

JAKARTA - The Surakarta City Government has begun to allow malls to conduct normal operational trials following the easing of restrictions that had been imposed during the implementation of level 4 community activity restrictions (PPKM).

"The mall trial is a maximum of 50 percent, according to the SE (circular) using the Peduli Protect (application)," said Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, August 24.

For the implementation of the trial itself, he said, will be carried out as soon as possible. "Tomorrow, if everything is ready. Supervision has been carried out, including the Solo Paragon Mall that has been to the Task Force, besides that everything has been done," he said.

Mentioned about anticipatory steps related to the possibility of many people coming following the opening of the shopping center, he said, the mall management and the Surakarta City COVID-19 Handling Task Force would continue to monitor.

"Later, the malls and the task force will monitor it. It will be carried out as soon as possible so that the wheels of the economy can turn immediately," he said. try implementing health protocols in shopping centers/malls/trade centers with the condition that 50 percent of them are allowed to operate from 10.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB with the health protocol regulated by the Ministry of Trade.

In addition, every visitor is required to use the Peduli Protect application to screen all visitors and employees of the related shopping center/mall/trade center. However, the same rules apply to restaurants, restaurants, and cafes located in shopping centers/malls that only accept takeout services and do not accept dine-in.

Furthermore, residents under the age of 12 years and above 70 years are prohibited from entering shopping centers/malls/trade centers. Cinemas, children's playgrounds and entertainment venues within shopping centers/malls/trade centers are closed. Meanwhile, for the implementation of the trial, it is mandatory to obtain approval from the Surakarta City COVID-19 Handling Task Force.