Rules In Jakarta, Mosquito Intensities At Home Can Be Fined IDR 50 Million

Mosquito Aides Agepti causes dengue fever (ANTARA)

The East Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) plans to impose sanctions in the form of a fine of Rp. 50 million to residents whose houses have been found with aedes aegypti mosquito larvae.

"This step was taken to reduce the number of cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in East Jakarta," said Head of East Jakarta Satpol PP, Budhy Novian, in Jakarta, Wednesday, June 5.

The application of the fine came from the results of a mayor's level coordination meeting one month ago, which discussed an increase in dengue fever cases. "Last May, the number of cases had reached 2,290," he said.

East Jakarta Satpol PP then made various efforts to reduce dengue fever, one of which was by implementing regional regulations as an action.

"We from Satpol PP propose to break the chain of spreading dengue mosquitoes by prioritizing law enforcement and community empowerment. PSN will also provide education," he continued.

He said the eradication of the Aedes aegypti mosquito nest would also be encouraged.

Regarding fines, his party only provides advice if the DKI Provincial Government applies Articles 21 and 22 paragraph (1) of Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2007 concerning Control of DHF Diseases.

"The regulation states that breaking the chain of spread is the responsibility of the community, including in office places, businesses, schools, places of worship, and residents' houses," he explained.

The community is required to eradicate mosquito nests. "This means eliminating mosquito larvae which can later reproduce in one week into adult mosquitoes," he added.

Regarding the sanctions of Rp. 50 million, Budhy explained that it was a regional regulation mandate. However, he said, sanctions were not immediately imposed.

"In the regional regulation, it is regulated that sanctions start from written warnings, installing stickers in places where mosquito larvae are found. Even if fines are applied, it is the maximum, not directly Rp 50 million," he said.

In carrying out a fine of Rp. 50 million, the East Jakarta Satpol PP will involve stakeholders and expert officers to ensure that the mosquito larvae are the cause of dengue fever.

"The main approach to reduce the number of dengue fever is community empowerment. A fine of IDR 50 million is the last resort," concluded Budhy.