Anies' First Statement In 2022: 2 Years We Have A Pandemic, 2022 Is The Time To Work Together

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan with other officials at the HI Roundabout (PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan appreciates people who obey the rules not celebrating the New Year in public spaces. In this way, the spread of COVID-19 can be controlled.

"I express my appreciation to the community, places of entertainment, places to eat, who follow the government's advice regarding celebrating the new year at home," Anies said while reviewing new year's security, Saturday, January 1, 2022.

Moreover, Jakarta as the capital city called Anies, must set an example for other regions. Where, for two years fighting the spread of COVID-19 which resulted in a decrease in the percentage of positive cases.

"It's been two years since we started the new year during the pandemic. Jakarta must be an example of discipline against the pandemic," said Anies.

"In 2022 we can be the year we rise stronger and run faster," he continued.

In addition, Anies said he would continue to cooperate with the Polda Metro Jaya and the Pangdam Jaya to tackle the spread of COVID-19. So, Jakarta will be free from this dangerous virus.

"We in Jakarta will continue to be united so that Jakarta is conducive, our work is for the pandemic and ensures that it is stable, supported by three pillars and is compact with the community," he said.

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan with other officials at the HI Roundabout (PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI)

Meanwhile, the Metro Jaya Police Chief, Inspector General Fadil Imran, stated that the Crowd Free Night scheme was considered successful in preventing crowds. Although, it is undeniable that there are still people who flock to celebrate the new year.

"In general, the situation in the capital city is under control and 11 CFN points are running well, hopefully by tomorrow morning we can control the situation," said Fadil.