How Satpol PP Guard Jatinegara Fish Market During PSBB Jakarta

Inspection of the Jatinegara Ornamental Fish Market area (Instagram @SatpolPPJaktim)

JAKARTA - The bustling ornamental fish market in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, has become a topic of conversation among citizens because it is considered too crowded. Because, this place is the center of buying and selling ornamental fish that come from outside the city.

However, it should be noted that currently DKI has implemented the status of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). During this PSBB period, business activities outside those stipulated were prohibited from operating. Moreover, buyers and sellers do not comply with the rules of maintaining a safe distance (physical distancing) to avoid transmission of COVID-19.

Head of Satpol PP DKI, Arifin, admitted that he was missed when the traders started bringing in fish to be sold. Because, he said, they started operating too early.

"They are looking for loopholes on Sunday, their activities start early in the morning at 4 am. At that time, our members are still resting," said Arifin when contacted, Monday, April 20.

"It is true, at that time (traders) have started descending ornamental fish from Bogor. Retail and wholesale buyers are also waiting," he continued.

After some time, finally Satpol PP stormed the location of the Jatinegara ornamental fish market to disperse the traders who were still selling. Arifin said, No merchandise was confiscated by Satpol PP.

"We told them to lift their belongings, then they left the place," he said.

Not wanting to be missed again, this morning the Satpol PP personnel have been monitoring the ornamental fish market in Jatinegara since 04.00 WIB. When there are traders who start holding stalls, they will be disbanded.

"At 6 o'clock this morning I went there, the location is clear from the traders," said Arifin.

For information, Jakarta is implementing the PSBB from April 10 to April 23. However, efforts to prevent the transmission of the corona virus can be extended as needed.

In fact, there were only 10 sectors that were excluded by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government during the implementation of the PSBB. Among them are health, food, energy, communication and media, finance, logistics, construction, strategic industries, business sectors that serve daily needs, as well as basic services and public utilities or national / certain vital objects.

In implementing the PSBB, DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan prohibits people from gathering more than five people in public places, the aim is to reduce the potential for interactions from COVID-19. Anies also extended the policy period for implementing work and studying at home, stopping religious activities, closing tourist attractions, and limiting the intensity of transportation.