Different Attitudes Between Governor Anies And Deputy Governor Riza Patria That Confuses Jakarta Residents

Governor Anies Baswedan and his Deputy Ahmad Riza Patria (Photo: Collage)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria have different attitudes in several policies in the capital. The latest difference is about skateboarding, which went viral some time ago.

According to Deputy Governor Riza, skaters are prohibited from using the sidewalk to show their skills. This is because the provincial government has prepared the facilities so that they can be used properly.

"If you refer to the Law regulations that have a function, sidewalks are for pedestrians. Is not it? For skateboards, we have provided in many places. the places are in several places, some are in Kalijodo, Dukuh Atas, under the Slipi flyover, under the Pasar Rebo flyover, in Senayan, in many places", Deputy Governor Riza told reporters, Friday, March 5.

Unlike the Deputy Governor Riza. Governor Anies actually provided space for skaters to explore skills on the sidewalk. The requirements are easy, so pay attention to health protocols.

"Enjoy Jakarta, take advantage of all its facilities, build feelings of friendship and brotherhood, God willing, Jakarta will feel like a city for everyone", said Anies after meeting skateboarder Satria Vijie at the City Hall of DKI Jakarta, Thursday, March 4.

Not only skateboards, Governor Anies and Deputy Governor Riza also have different opinions regarding the vaccination in DKI. Anies does not care about vaccines because of the nature of the offer. Departing from this, DKI residents may or may not accept it.

"This vaccine is just the beginning. So, we are currently offering it. If it is offered, it's up to you whether you want to take it or not. We are in this phase of the invitation with the hope that this can help prevent exposure in places where there is a lot of interaction", said Anies.

On the other hand, Deputy Governor Riza was much more assertive. Vaccination for COVID-19 is mandatory for all residents because there is a Presidential Decree Number 14 of 2021. In Article 13A paragraph (4), people who have been designated as vaccine recipients but have not participated in vaccinations will have their social assistance postponed.

In addition, DKI has Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2020 regarding the response to COVID-19. Article 30 states that every person who deliberately refuses to receive treatment and/or vaccination for COVID-19 will be punished with a maximum fine of IDR 5.000.000.

"We are a rule of law, the regional regulations regarding the control of COVID-19 have regulated anyone who refuses to be vaccinated, as long as he is registered, of course, he will receive a fine of IDR 5 million. On the other hand, the President warns those who refuse vaccines that the support of social assistance from the central government will be removed", Riza told reporters, Wednesday, February 17.