Sandiaga Uno Doesn't Want Any More Tourist Complaints About Quarantine, Ready To Take Strict Action

Sandiaga Uno (Photo via Ministry)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno regrets that there are still complaints from tourists about quarantine and the PCR results that feel odd. Whatever the motive - especially for the sake of making a profit during the pandemic - Sandiaga is sure to take firm action.

Previously, on Saturday, January 29, Sandiaga Uno uploaded an alleged person who took advantage of the quarantine rules against foreign travellers. Sandiaga Uno received a complaint from a foreign citizen (foreigner) from Ukraine. The foreigner complained that he had a positive PCR result at the end of his quarantine period in Indonesia.

Feeling something was odd, the foreigner then complained to Sandiaga Uno and asked for help to do a PCR retest. They believe that the PCR results are wrong. But to confirm it, it costs more.

Sandiaga immediately intervened and asked the Kemenparekraf team to help the woman. It is not written in detail what steps were taken, but now the Indonesian citizen has left for Bali to carry out holiday activities like his original destination to Indonesia.

"Alhamdulillah, the problem was quickly resolved. They are currently enjoying tourism in Bali," continued Sandiaga.

He explained that this quick action was taken to revive the economy and save jobs in the tourism sector which had been hit hard after being hit by COVID-19 since early 2020.

Negative results were obtained when the tourists had the opportunity to do a PCR test again.

"They asked for help so they could do a PCR test because they didn't believe the results and it was suspected that the results were wrong. Moreover, it will cost more," said Sandiaga.

The former Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta also hopes that in the future, tourists, both foreign and domestic, will experience unpleasant experiences while on vacation in the country.

"I will not hesitate to take firm action against those who try to take advantage but tarnish the good name of Indonesia." Sandiaga said