DPRD Supports Call For Ban On Smoking Anies: Raise Public Awareness Even Officials

JAKARTA - Commission A of the DKI Jakarta DPRD supports the efforts of the Provincial Government to control smoking activities in public spaces through the Governor's Appeal (Sergub) Number 8 of 2021 concerning the Development of No Smoking Areas. This sergeant was signed by Anies Baswedan.

Secretary of Commission A of the DKI DPRD, Nasrullah, asked Satpol PP in all regions to carry out their supervisory functions in the field in an effort to control smoking activities for the entire community without exception.

“At least remind Jakarta so that it can be smoke-free. Supervision must be even more optimal and besides that it also builds a common level of awareness between the community or even officials," said Nasrullah in his statement, Tuesday, September 21.

Nasrullah hoped that the Sergub could raise awareness and the dangers of smoking or the use of other addictive substances. Because, in addition to having a negative effect on health, cigarette smoke also affects the air quality of the city of Jakarta today.

“Indeed, this must be done so that the Sergub can run it, so that closed spaces and public spaces can be regulated. Because it is not only a health problem, but also other issues such as air pollution which makes people uncomfortable," said Nasrullah. DKI Jakarta.

First, put a no smoking sign at every entrance and a location that is easily known by everyone in the building area and ensure that no one smokes in a no smoking area.

Second, do not provide ashtrays and other cigarette butts disposal sites in no-smoking areas.

Third, not to put up advertisements for cigarettes or addictive substances both indoors and outdoors, including displaying cigarette packs/packages or addictive substances at points of sale.