JAKARTA - Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Hardiyanto Kenneth assessed that the steps of the Satpol PP in securing the person who sells fish in a bucket in Central Jakarta were right to protect public health.
"I assess that this enforcement action is appropriate. The fish is not suitable for consumption, and its circulation as a food ingredient must be stopped," said Kenneth in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, April 26.
The member of the C Commission of the DKI Jakarta DPRD emphasized that the practice of selling sapu-sapu fish for consumption cannot be justified.
According to him, the sapu-sapu fish is known as a cleaning fish that lives in dirty waters and has the potential to contain harmful substances and bacteria that can endanger human health if consumed.
The man, who is familiarly called Bang Kent, also asked related services such as the Food, Marine and Agriculture Directorate, the Health Directorate, and law enforcement officers to tighten supervision in the field.
This is considered important to prevent individuals from taking advantage of the situation by selling the fish illegally.
"Supervision must be further improved and enforcement must be firm so that it can have a deterrent effect," he said.
In addition to enforcement, Kenneth also encouraged the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to strengthen education to the public regarding the risks of consuming fish sapu-sapu.
Socialization is considered necessary to be carried out massively, ranging from social media, traditional markets, to RT/RW neighborhoods, so that the public understands more about the potential dangers posed.
On the other hand, traders are urged to uphold ethics in selling food and not prioritize short-term profits at the expense of consumer safety.
"We invite traders to be responsible. The government must also be ready to provide guidance so that trading activities remain in accordance with the rules," said Kenneth.
He also appealed to the public not to consume fish in any form and to be more selective in choosing protein sources that are safe and clear in origin.
With this action, Kenneth hopes that there will be no more practice of selling sapu-sapu fish as a consumption material in the community.
"Synergy between the government, law enforcement, and the community is the key to preventing the circulation of food products that have the potential to endanger health," he said.
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