COVID-19 Jakarta Goes Crazy, Maritime Museum And Si Pitung's House Closed

Screenshot of the historical tourist attraction Rumah Si Pitung in Cilincing which was declared temporarily closed by the North Jakarta City Government/ Antara

JAKARTA - The North Jakarta City Government has closed the operations of a number of historical tourist objects such as the Maritime Museum and Si Pitung House as well as the North Jakarta Art and Cultural Training Building from June 22 to July 5, 2021.

Head of the North Jakarta Culture Office, Rofiqoh, said that the closure refers to the Decree of the Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Office Number 253 of 2021 concerning the Operational Closure of Museums and Cultural Arts Performance Buildings during the Extension of Micro Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM).

"The operation of the museum is temporarily closed in accordance with the policy of the Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Service to reduce social contact and prevent the risk of COVID-19 transmission," said Rofiqoh in the official website of the North Jakarta City Government, reported by Antara, Thursday, June 24.

He added that people's activities in public areas and other places will also be limited for fear of causing crowds.

Such as the Tanjung Priok Station Cultural Conservation Area, VOC Shipyard and Raja Kuring Restaurant, the capacity and visiting hours will be regulated by prioritizing the COVID-19 health protocol in accordance with Governor Decree Number 796 of 2021.

Rofiqoh appealed to the public to postpone their planned visits to a number of cultural places that have the potential to cause crowds until the situation in Jakarta is safe and under control.

Currently, he said, a spike in COVID-19 cases is happening and must be watched out for by limiting activities outside the home.

"It would be safer for the time being to stay at home and always comply with the 5M health protocol," said Rofiqoh.

During the closure and restrictions on community activities, the North Jakarta City Culture Sub-department will carry out routine maintenance to keep the cultural places managed by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Service in a clean and well-maintained condition.

"For cultural places that are managed by agencies, foundations and the private sector, from the results of our monitoring, routine maintenance is still being carried out," said Rofiqoh.