Take Down Bun! Taman Mini, Ancol, And Ragunan Zoo Closed Until May 17

Illustration-Keong Mas Taman Mini (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA – The Department of Tourism and Creative Economy of DKI Jakarta decided to eliminate the operational activities of Ancol Dreamland, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), and Ragunan Wildlife Park from May 16 to May 17.

Acting Head of Tourism and Creative Economy Office of DKI Jakarta Gumilar Ekalaya said this effort was carried out related to pandemic conditions.

"Starting from May 16, 2021 until May 17, 2021 in order to temporarily close the business premises in order to strengthen health protocols," he said in a letter addressed to the manager of the entertainment venue, Saturday, May 15.

However, Gumilar ensures that this policy is only temporary.

"The tourism business area will reopen on May 18, 2021," he said.

Separately, Chairman of the Task Force on Handling COVID-19 Doni Monardo urged relevant stakeholders to set the order or if necessary close tourist attractions that could potentially be the center of virus transmission during the Eid al-Fitr holiday season.

In addition, he asked the local government to take the initiative not to let public activities in tourist attractions exceed the 50 percent limit, as the central government recommends.

"We expect all elements of the regional task force, including the Police must dare to make decisions, take regulatory steps. In fact, if necessary, if it endangers public safety it is better to close it," Doni said in a press conference posted on BNPB Indonesia's YouTube account, Saturday, May 15.

He asked the task force in the area to speak openly to the manager of the tourist attraction if closures should be carried out. So, the managers can understand and want to work together.

"Because if the active case increases, automatically everything will retreat again," said Doni.