Open Afternoon Unabashed Day, 5 Food Stalls In Sampit Dirazia Satpol PP

Satpol PP Kotim personnel control restaurants that open during Ramadan, Sampit, (14/3/2024). (ANTARA)

The Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of East Kotawaringin Regency (Kotim), Central Kalimantan has disciplined five stalls and restaurants that open openly during the day during Ramadan 1445 Hijri.

"Since yesterday we have disciplined restaurants and food stalls that are still open in the morning and afternoon, this activity will last during Ramadan," said Head of Satpol PP Kotim Muhammad Fuad Sidiq as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, March 15. He explained, this control is to follow up on an appeal letter with the Regent of Kotim, the Head of the Kotim Police, and the Head of the Office of the Ministry of Religion of Kotim in order to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijriah. One of the appeals conveyed is that shop or restaurant owners, beverage shops and canteens do not open their businesses in the morning until noon during Ramadan. In addition, at the opening of the Ramadan Market, the Regent of Kotim Halikinnor again appealed to all levels of society, in particular food and beverage traders, who are in markets, terminals and other locations in order to appreciate Muslims who perform fasting by arranging the way and hours of trading. Therefore, Satpol PP as enforcers of regional regulations went down directly to carry out control in the field. So far there are 5 food stalls that have been given an understanding related to the regulation during Ramadan.. Regarding the number of food stalls in Sampit at this time we are still doing mapping, but yesterday there were already five stalls that we ordered, "he said. Fuad added, in this control, his party prioritizing persuasive attitudes, food stall owners are not necessarily prohibited from running their business. Traders are given an understanding so that the methods used are in accordance with the regulations contained in the appeal letter with the regional government. We also understand that food stall owners want to find sustenance, but don't be vulgar. At least partially closed using curtains and such,' he said.

The food stall business may still open in the morning until noon, but on the record of closing some of it using cloth or tarpaulins so that it is not too clear to respect those who fast. Then, when entering the afternoon until the evening, it is allowed to fully open. He added that in controlling for the past two days the food stall owners have been cooperative and following the directions given. He hopes that the same thing will be done by other business actors even though the Satpol PP has not been disciplined.