JAKARTA - The government, through the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has decided to open a border gate (travel bubble) with Singapore, even though there are currently an increase in cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country.
"The government is encouraging the travel bubble between Batam-Bintan and Singapore to spur tourism activities," he said via a virtual channel on Monday, January 24.
According to Airlangga, the steps taken refer to the Circular (SE) on Health Protocol which states that the entrance for the travel bubble is at the Nongsa Pura Batam Port, and the ferry terminal in Bintan.
The following are a number of requirements that must be met by border crossers.
1. Already received two COVID-192 vaccines. Obtain negative PCR results for a maximum of 3x24 hours3. Have a visa for visitors from other countries (citizen in Singapore and other ASEAN countries visa-free)4. Have minimum insurance with a value of 30,000 Singapore dollars5. Using PeduliLindung and BluePass apps
"Local area managers are required to form a Covid task force in accordance with the SE and the Governor's Regulation," he said.
Then specifically for hotel managers, Airlangga asked business actors to build communication and cooperation with the local task force to anticipate things that are not desirable.
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