A Number Of Cafes In Padang Still Ignore Prokes, Satpol PP Will Carry Out Control

Members of the Padang Satpol PP are controlling cafes in the area who are still neglecting to implement health protocols (ANTARA/Satpol PP Padang)

PADANG - The head of the Padang City Satpol PP, West Sumatra, Mursalim, said that a number of cafes in this area are still neglecting to implement health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, so supervision and guidance is needed.

"Managers of cafes and a number of other places to hang out for young people will receive a stern warning from the Padang Satpol PP because PPKM Level 2 for the City of Padang is still valid until January 17," he said as quoted by Antara, Sunday, January 16.

He said the Satpol PP continued to monitor business places that have the potential to bring in a lot of people, including coffee shops which are trending in Padang City.

According to him, coffee shops need to be supervised and fostered so that they do not cause crowding activities at these locations. In addition, he said, visitors who ignore health protocols and go viral on social media should not be repeated.

“We will control and supervise on Saturday, January 14 night and one of them is Café Flambo which has just opened. Meanwhile, the Maybe Tomorrow Cafe will be called again on Monday, January 17 because they are still acting and not complying with the applicable rules," he said.

He said that if they still commit violations, the place could end up being closed for good.

"We strongly support the efforts and activities of the community, but we hope that these activities do not conflict with existing rules because if a violation of Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2021 is found, the Satpol PP will be dealt with firmly," he said.