DKI Jakarta Asked To Prepare For PSBB Relaxation

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JAKARTA - The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has not ended. However, economic difficulties are increasingly felt in society. Many of them are unable to carry out economic activities due to the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).

Member of Commission E DPRD DKI Jakarta, Jhonny Simanjuntak, assessed that Anies Baswedan needs to be prepared to loosen the PSBB in the capital city of Jakarta.

"DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has to prepare for PSBB relaxation. Not today, maybe July can be considered. Because relaxation is a necessary thing," said Jhonny when contacted, Monday, May 18.

According to this member of the community welfare sector, many people were forced to violate the PSBB regulations because they could not maintain their economic power. Moreover, the distribution of social assistance is considered not to reach all people in need.

"In my area, the food stalls are very busy. People who do not play with (PSBB) are people who are concerned with stomach issues. They think that COVID-19 can heal itself, but if they are hungry they will not be full by themselves," he said. Jhonny.

It is undeniable that the closure of business premises as a result of PSBB has not only been detrimental to the economic condition of the community, but also has an impact on regional income because income from taxes has decreased.

Moreover, the DKI Provincial Government also proposes relief for the community in the form of a 50 percent discount on Land and Building Tax (PBB) in May, 30 percent in June, and 20 percent in July. That way, the regional income will decrease.

"DKI cash flow is already under threat. This is what we have to think about. How long will we be able to be like this?" his smallpox.

However, according to him, it does not mean that relaxation is carried out by relaxing the COVID-19 prevention protocol. Efforts to maintain distance, use masks, and be diligent in washing hands must be continued.

Furthermore, it is recommended that the proposed PSBB relaxation be sufficiently relaxed the regulations relating to economic issues first. Meanwhile, restrictions in the fields of education, social and culture still do not have the urgency to be relaxed.

"Maybe the relaxation is only for certain fields first, which involves moving the wheels of our economy. Do not be too preoccupied with talking from the aspects of health and medicine. But at least prepare that economic relaxation is something necessary," he concluded.