Risma Jogo Suroboyo Damai Declaration

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SURABAYA - The Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini (Risma) together with the Regional Leadership Forum (Forpimda) and the Head of East Java Regional Police, Inspector General M. Fadil Imran, held the Jogo Suroboyo Damai Declaration. The declaration was followed virtually by a thousand groups of community elements consisting of 33 sub-districts throughout Surabaya.

After reading the declaration, Risma said that the COVID-19 pandemic in her area was gradually improving. Risma asked the public to remain disciplined in maintaining health protocols (prokes) so that Surabaya would immediately be free from COVID-19.

"That way the economy in our city can continue to grow. If our economy does not grow, there will be a lot of unemployment, which will make the city unsafe," said Risma, Tuesday, October 20.

Risma said that to keep this city safe and comfortable requires the involvement of all elements of society. When there are demonstrations that depart from various cities, then as residents of Surabaya, they must participate in securing it.

"Let us protect our city together, ladies and gentlemen. At least, ladies and gentlemen, protect their respective villages," he said.

Besides that, Risma also asked parents to protect their children from improper influence. The reason is, some time ago Risma admitted to having received information that many minors were involved in anarchist demonstrations which were then secured by the police.

"If there are children who have problems with the law then what? There are also those who tell them that they (children) are given alcohol. How could that be," said Risma.

Meanwhile, the Head of East Java Regional Police, Inspector General M. Fadil Imran, thanked Risma for maintaining the safety of this city. In addition, Fadil said Surabaya was a strategic city for East Java, as well as the epicenter of the economy.

"Therefore, we ask that this peace and prosperity be maintained. I am proud to be a resident led by Mrs. Risma. Please, ladies and gentlemen, let's protect this village," said Fadil.