Governor Khofifah Still Considering The Rules For Playing Sound Yerag

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The East Java Provincial Government (Pempro) stated that regulations governing the high-power audio system or sound horeg are still being discussed covering various aspects.

"It is still being discussed, discussed. Of course, the Governor is considering, discussing. We'll see the results later," said East Java Provincial Secretary (Sekda) Adhy Karyono as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, July 24.

Adhy stated that the regulations prepared must have a holistic nature, or they cannot only see from one side, but must cover the whole, including looking at the attitude of each mayor and regent in the local area.

"Not to prohibit, but to regulate. Because indeed we do not have the authority to make a circular does not allow sound horeg. So, this is what we will consider later," he said.

However, if the implementation of a sound horegar event causes damage or there is an element of performance that is not in accordance with the norm, it is not allowed.

His party also reviewed how the community's economic ecosystem was running with the event.

"Yes, depending on the conditions on the ground, what kind of conditions," he said.

Asked about what points were in the sound horeg rules, Adhy still couldn't reveal them.

"We will arrange so as not to interfere, that's all," said Adhy.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of East Java previously issued a fatwa that was haram about the sound of the horeg, if it was excessive use and violated norms, sharia, and disturbed order. Then, it also causes harm.

MUI considers that the use of audio technology can have a positive impact while not contrary to sharia principles.

In terms of health, the East Java MUI said that human hearing has a safe threshold at 85 decibels (dB) for eight hours, as recommended by the world health organization (WHO).

Meanwhile, the East Java Regional Police (Polda) has issued an appeal to prohibit sound horeg activities, in response to public complaints regarding noise that causes unrest.