Anies Bans Live Music At Jakarta Restaurant During Ramadan

Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan (DOK Humas Pemprov DKI)

JAKARTA - Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan banned live music in restaurants, restaurants, and cafes during ramadan this year.

Previously, during PPKM Mikro, Anies allowed live music with acoustic type to perform in restaurants. On the record, it doesn't cause a crowd.

Acting Head of Tourism Industry Department of Tourism and Creative Economy (Disparekraf) DKI Dedi Sumardi said, this decision is stated in the Governor's Decree (kepgub) No. 434 of 2021 and Decree Of Disparekraf No. 313 of 2021.

"During Ramadan, all live music up to the acoustic type is prohibited. There will be more policies if it is allowed," said Dedi when contacted by VOI, Monday, April 12.

Dedi said, if there are businesses that still hold live music, the Provincial Government of DKI will sanction violations of health protocols in accordance with Pergub No. 3 of 2021.

If a violation of THE COVID-19 prevention protocol is found to be a written strike. Then, if repeating the second violation, then a temporary suspension of activities is carried out for 3 days. Then, if it still repeats the violation, it is subject to an administrative fine of at most Rp50 million.

During ramadan, Anies extends the operating hours of restaurants or restaurants during Ramadan this year.

In the Kepgub, it is determined that food stalls, restaurants, cafes, restaurants, street vendors, or stalls at the construction site and temporary locations, on-site dining services or dine in are extended until 22.30 WIB.

Then, restaurants to restaurants can operate again at 02.00 to 04.30 WIB to serve the needs of sahur. Then, take away /delivery can operate 24 hours.

"Eating or drinking in places at most 50 percent of the capacity of visitors," said Anies.