Decrease In Trust In Government Allegedly Is The Reason For People To Ignore PSBB

Illustration (Angga Nugraha / VOI)

JAKARTA - The large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) seem increasingly meaningless. Many people choose to do activities outside the home and do not obey the rules that aim to prevent the spread of the corona virus or COVID-19. In fact, in several economic center locations, people were observed to be overcrowded.

Tanah Abang Market became one of the most visited locations at the end of the implementation of the PSBB regulations, to be precise, Monday, May 18. It is estimated that thousands of people make transactions or buy and sell in these economic centers.

There, the PSBB rules no longer apply. Physical distancing or maintaining a safe distance is no longer visible.

In fact, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (pemprov) did not give permission or open the Tanah Abang Market during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeing this condition, Trubus Rahadiansyah's analysis of public policy said this was due to a decrease in trust in the government regarding the handling of COVID-19. So, the public seems to no longer obey the rules made to prevent or spread the virus.

The cause of the decline in public trust is due to several reasons. One of them is about social assistance, which is considered by many to be off target. In fact, there are indications that social assistance has become a 'playing field' for certain individuals.

"Because the public has experienced a decline in trust in the government. One of the visible facts is due to social assistance," Trubus told VOI, Tuesday, May 19.

Another factor, the problem of many overlapping policies for handling the corona virus. For example, about the PSBB regulations themselves. The government claims that it has not relaxed the rules but there are policies that are considered the opposite, such as the opening of public transportation modes.

"Moreover, there are many overlapping policies. The government does not relax, but the facts in the field are just the opposite," said Trubus.

For this reason, he suggested, the government should immediately improve all policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Then, periodically evaluate the program. So, it can reach the target as planned.

Furthermore, Trubus asked the government to improve coordination between the central government, ministries and regions. This is intended so as not to create policies that seem to overlap in handling COVID-19.

"Improve coordination between ministries, central and regional governments and others," said Trubus.

Anies ban

Previously, DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan prohibited all Jakarta residents from leaving the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas. Also, residents outside Jabodetabek enter Jakarta.

This prohibition is regulated in DKI Governor Regulation Number 47 of 2020 concerning Limitation of Travel Activities Out and / or Entering the DKI Jakarta Province in Efforts to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. This Governor Regulation comes into force on the date of promulgation, namely on May 14, 2020. With the issuance of Pergub 47/2020, field officers have a legal basis to take action against offenders.

Pergub 47/2020 mandates that every person or business actor from DKI is prohibited from leaving Jabodetabek. However, DKI residents are still allowed to travel to Bodebek and vice versa, provided that they apply physical distancing in accordance with the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) regulations. In addition, people who have KTP outside Jabodetabek are prohibited from entering Jakarta.

"With this Pergub, all residents in DKI are not allowed to travel outside Jabodetabek. It is restricted, so that we can keep COVID-19 under control. That way, field officers will have a strong legal basis to control population movements," he said. Anies at DKI City Hall, Friday, May 15.

However, there are a number of parties that are exempted from being prohibited from entering and leaving Jabodetabek. Those who are excluded are leaders of high state institutions, representatives of foreign countries, TNI-Polri, toll road officers, fire and ambulance officers, officers related to handling COVID-19, patients who need emergency health services and their companions, and 11 business sectors that are allowed in PSBB rules.

The 11 business sectors that are allowed to travel outside and enter Jabodetabek are business actors engaged in the fields of health, food, energy, communication and information technology, finance, logistics, hospitality, construction, strategic industries, basic services and national vital object industries, as well as social organization and disaster.

However, every person or business actor from 11 sectors who is allowed to travel from Jakarta outside Jabodetabek, or from outside Jabodetabek to Jakarta must make an exit / entry permit (SIKM). SIKM can only be issued by the DKI Pemprov via the corona.jakarta.go.id website.

"Those who are exempted cannot automatically travel. They must take care of a permit virtually through the corona.jakarta.go.id website. There is an application form there and must complete with a certificate related to their work," explained Anies.