In The Last Month, The DKI Provincial Government Takes Action On 6,962 Cafes And Restaurants Violate Prokes

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JAKARTA - Head of DKI Jakarta Satpol PP, Arifin, said that his party will take action against food and beverage businesses that violate health protocols.

The place of business was found to have violated the provisions for limiting operating hours, limiting place capacity and using the PeduliLindung application QR.

It was recorded that during the last month or throughout January 2022, there were 6,962 restaurants and cafes that violated health protocols.

"Out of 6,962 places to eat and drink, 356 of them were taken with a total fine of Rp. 10.5 million," said Arifin in his statement, Friday, February 4.

During January 2022, the DKI Provincial Government also found violations in 155 offices and 5,885 other business places with a total fine of Rp. 20 million. Then 170 disbandments were also carried out at event locations that caused crowds.

Then, it was recorded that 38,519 people were prosecuted for not wearing masks, of which 38,073 people underwent social work sanctions and 446 people paid administrative fines which were deposited into the regional treasury.

"We focus more on monitoring places that are prone to crowds, namely in public spaces such as city parks, traditional markets, shopping centers, and tourist attraction areas," said Arifin.

Therefore, Arifin asked business actors to continue to comply with the provisions of the health protocol according to the PPKM level that is being implemented. Rules of operating hours and capacity restrictions to be implemented properly.

"Don't injure the businesses of some people or some business actors who have tried to be orderly by the provisions. Don't also try to trick the officers, because efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 require cooperation and awareness of mutual protection among fellow Jakarta residents," he added.