47 Business Places In Central Jakarta Violating PPKM Closed By Satpol PP

Documentation - Satpol PP officers impose sanctions related to violations of the COVID-19 health protocol at Sushi Hiro restaurant, Jakarta, Sunday, June 13 (Photo: Muhammad Adimaja/Antara)

JAKARTA - Central Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit officers temporarily closed 47 business places for violating the provisions for the implementation of micro-scale community activity restrictions (PPKM). Head of the Central Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit, Bernard Tambunan, when confirmed in Jakarta, Sunday, explained the temporary closure of 47 businesses. This was carried out during the period from June 16 to June 25, 2021. Bernard detailed that of the 47 places of business, 31 of them were closed for 1 x 24 hours, while others were closed for 3 x 24 hours. "Only two were fined with a total fine of Rp. 15 million," Bernard said. Between, Sunday, June 27th.

Bernard explained that at least 11,722 business places were checked for health protocols (prokes) during the COVID-19 pandemic. These places of business include restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment venues. "We don't see whether it's a small or large business place, we will take action if it violates the prokes," said Bernard. not wearing a mask. Of the total, 6,015 violators were punished by doing social work, while the other four violators were fined up to Rp. 250,000 per person according to Pergub Number 79 of 2020. With active cases in DKI Jakarta continuing to increase, Bernard hopes that the public will continue to comply health protocols, especially the use of masks.