Yogyakarta Anticipates Potential Crowds During Long Holiday Weekend

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YOGYAKARTA - The Yogyakarta City Civil Service Police Unit has prepared a number of steps to anticipate potential crowds during the long holiday weekend, coinciding with Isra Miraj on Monday, February 28.

"Just like the usual weekends, we still emphasize the importance of discipline in using the PeduliLindungi application, because so far there have been no closures, but only restrictions," said Yogyakarta City Civil Service Police (Satpol PP) Head of Public Order and Order, Rikardo Putra Mukti Wibawa, quoted by Antara, Friday, February 25.

According to him, Yogyakarta City Satpol PP personnel will randomly monitor several business places, such as hotels or restaurants, regarding the use of the PeduliLindungi application.

"Almost all places of business in Yogyakarta already have the PeduliLindung application, but it seems that the application is a bit lax. This needs to be reminded again," he said.

In addition, the Yogyakarta City Satpol PP will continue to patrol around a number of points that have the potential for crowds, such as around the Monument, Yogyakarta Square, Kilometer Zero Point and Malioboro.

"For crowded places, the implementation of health protocols is very important. You must always wear a mask, keep your distance and so on," he said.

Another activity that will be carried out is random screening related to vaccinations for visiting tourists.

"We can't predict whether this weekend's long holiday will see an increase in tourist visits or not," he said, explaining that around 150 personnel were deployed for patrols.

Meanwhile, Yogyakarta Deputy Mayor Heroe Poerwadi said residents from outside the area or tourists who would visit must meet the required travel requirements, because there are no barriers or restrictions on mobility.

"The implementation of health protocols is very important, although in some areas there has been a decline in cases, but there are also areas that have entered Level 4 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM).

People who will visit or travel in Yogyakarta are reminded to really ensure their health condition and always maintain interactions with other people, especially residents who are vulnerable to exposure, namely the elderly and children.

"Maintaining health protocols during travel is also very important so as not to carry or transmit the virus," he said.