5 Demonstrators In West Kalimantan Reactive To COVID-19, 2 Positive For Cannabis

Illustrated (Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - Five demonstrators rejected the Job Creation Law in front of the West Kalimantan DPRD building based on the results of the COVID-19 reactive rapid test. While the other two were positive for using marijuana-type drugs.

"Of the 35 people who were secured, 26 by the West Kalimantan Regional Police, and nine by the Pontianak Police, five were tested for the rapid reactive COVID-19, and two tested positive for marijuana-type drugs," said the Head of Public Relations of the West Kalimantan Police, Kombes. (Pol) Donny Charles Go in Pontianak, reported by Antara, Friday, October 9.

He explained that the demonstrators were secured first, while the swab test process for the reactive ones was still waiting for coordination with the COVID-19 Task Force Team from West Kalimantan Province.

"We urge students or the public not to be provoked by provocative issues. Please use the judicial review route to reject the work copyright Omnibus Law, not by creating a riot that only harms all parties," he said.

And for the protesters to adhere to or implement health protocols, such as wearing masks and maintaining distance to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

"Because if this is not obeyed, it is feared that it will create a new cluster of the spread of COVID-19," said the Head of Public Relations of the West Kalimantan Regional Police.

According to him, his party did not want actions or demonstrations, because they could have an impact or cause a new cluster of COVID-19 spread in Pontianak City, and West Kalimantan in general.

"This means that it is okay to convey aspirations, as long as it is wise, not violently, and not easily provoked, and most importantly still adheres to health protocols, such as wearing masks and keeping your distance," said Donny.

Although, according to the Head of Public Relations of the West Kalimantan Police, his party has not given permission for activities that are mass gathering, such as today's demonstration. "But our presence there is only limited to maintaining security so that the demonstration runs in an orderly manner," he said.