Once Again, Heru Budi Urges Workers In Jakarta WFH During The September 5 Holy Mass

Acting Governor of DKI Heru Budi Hartono (Diah Ayu-VOI)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government appealed to workers in the Thamrin area and its surroundings to work from home (WFH) during a grand mass with World Catholic Church Leader Pope Francis at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Jakarta.

"So to avoid traffic jams in the community working around Thamrin, GBK, SCBD and its surroundings, we recommend working from home," said Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono at SDN Gunung 01 South Jakarta, Tuesday 3 September.

Heru said the appeal adjusted to the policies of each company considering the anticipation of higher traffic density on September 5, 2024.

It said the date was also held by other international activities, namely the "International Sustainability Forum" (ISF) at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) which was also attended by President Jokowi.

"The next thing is at 12.00 WIB until the afternoon is mass at GBK," he said.

He also appealed to the public to be able to observe the routes leading to GBK and its surroundings because there will be traffic congestion beyond the usual day.

The DKI Provincial Government routinely conducts coordination meetings to ensure readiness ranging from cleanliness, traffic to security at the location.

The Pope's visit to Indonesia was carried out on September 3-6, 2024. The grand mass activity was held at GBK on September 5, 2024 evening and on the same day the ISF was held which was attended by a number of heads of state.

The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) has imposed traffic engineering in connection with the visit of World Catholic Church Leader Pope Francis to Indonesia on September 3-6 in Jakarta.

The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency also prepared parking bags to TransJakarta services during the accreting mass of Pope Francis at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) on Thursday (5/9) to make it easier for congregants who wish to follow him.

The Indonesian National Police have prepared 4,730 personnel in Operation Tribrata Jaya 2024, as well as to secure Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia on September 3-6, 2024.