Bekal Pengalaman Saat KTT ASEAN, Menparekraf Sandi Uno Sebut Pemerintah Punya Upaya Tekan Pollusi Udara

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno when met at the Jakarta Presidential Palace, Monday (1/7/2024). (ANTARA/Mentari Dwi Gayati)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno stated that the government is taking coordination steps to reduce air pollution levels, especially during school holidays. This is not the first time air quality in Jakarta and its surroundings has deteriorated, so the government has had experience dealing with it as was done at last year's ASEAN Summit. "So we just have to do the same as before last year's ASEAN Summit, we do that so that this level of pollution can be reduced," Sandi said when met at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Antara, Monday, July 1. For information, at the implementation of the ASEAN Summit which was hosted by Indonesia last year, the government took intervention steps, namely by imposing a work from home (WFH) system and weather modifications. Furthermore, Sandi highlighted the dangers of air pollution, especially for people and tourists who often exercise outdoors. This is not the first time Jakarta has experienced this cycle. Last year, I experienced problems in the respiratory tract, one of which was because I often exercised outside, ” he said. But so far, he said, air pollution in Jakarta and its surroundings has not disrupted the tourism sector or sporting events which are also attended by many international participants. “Alhamdulillah, the two major events yesterday at BTN Jakarta International Marathon and LPS Monas Half Marathon were successful. But of course we hope that in the future we will attract many tourists from outside, not only from outside Indonesia but also from outside the city to Jakarta, this (air pollution) needs special handling,” he said. Air quality in Jakarta on Monday morning is still categorized as unhealthy and ranks fifth as the worst air city in the world. According to air quality monitoring site IQ Air, which was monitored on Monday at 06:15 WIB, the air quality in DKI Jakarta is categorized as unhealthy with 160 referring to PM2.5 assessment and 68 microgram concentration value per cubic meter. The unhealthy category, namely the quality of the air which is detrimental to humans or groups of animals that are sensitive or can cause damage to plants or aesthetic values.

The site also recommends air conditions in Jakarta, namely for the public to avoid outdoor activities. If you are outdoors, wear a mask, then close the window to avoid dirty outside air.