Jakarta PPKM Level 1, Puan Maharani Reminds DKI Provincial Government To Maintain Performance In Handling Pandemic

ILLUSTRA TION / VOI

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta is implementing Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) Level 1 until November 15.

A number of rules that apply at level 1 PPKM areas were relaxed, starting from opening 100 percent of malls to cinemas opening at 70 percent capacity.

This rule is contained in the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Number 57 of 2021 concerning PPKM Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 COVID-19 in the Java-Bali region. In the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs, the central government stipulates all administrative cities and administrative districts in DKI to implement PPKM Level 1.

Related to this, the Chairperson of the DPR, Puan Maharani, reminded the ranks of the DKI Jakarta provincial government to be consistent in maintaining the performance of handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are quite happy that the National Capital City is now at the lowest level of PPKM. Don't let your guard down even though the COVID-19 case in Jakarta has decreased," said Puan in Jakarta, Tuesday, November 2.

He also reminded the local government to accelerate the provision of vaccines for Jakarta residents who have not received them. "This is important so that there will be no more spikes in COVID-19 cases," said Puan.

The grandson of the Proclaimer of the Republic of Indonesia, Bung Karno, is also convinced that the decline in the level of PPKM in Jakarta will further normalize the world of education. Therefore, Puan encourages the DKI Provincial Government to intensify vaccinations for school-age children.

"So that more and more of our children can attend face-to-face schools, so that the quality of their education can be improved because distance learning, which has been practiced since the beginning of the pandemic, has quite affected their psychology and cognitive learning," said Puan.

The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture also appealed to people in the capital to maintain discipline in health protocols (prokes). "Jakarta is now at PPKM Level 1, the prokes must still be number 1," said Puan.

According to him, strict procedures must be strictly maintained considering that Jakarta was previously one of the areas that contributed the most positive cases of COVID-19.

"Jakarta's success in lowering the PPKM level is also due to the hard work of the community and this must be maintained," said Puan.

Therefore, Puan asked for public participation to keep Jakarta safe from COVID-19. According to him, the awareness of Jakarta residents is one of the success factors in handling the pandemic.

"Although now malls, restaurants and a number of other sectors can fully operate, we must always be vigilant against the spread of the virus," said Puan.

Puan added that the decline in PPKM status to level 1 in Jakarta also had an impact on increasing job relaxation, including in the non-essential sector. He hoped that the reduction in the PPKM level could improve the regional economy.

“DKI Jakarta as the center of the country's economy has a big role for the National Economic Recovery (PEN). Relaxation in various sectors in Jakarta will have an impact on our economic growth, which will lead to an increase in people's welfare," explained Puan.

In addition, Puan invites all parties to be aware of the spike in COVID-19 cases at the end of the year. He asked all people in the country to reduce unnecessary activities outside the home.

"The government together with the COVID-19 Handling Task Force and related agencies must anticipate the long holiday at the end of the year while continuing to socialize to the public so that they follow policies and obey the prokes. Health facilities and facilities must also be ready for all possibilities,” said Puan.