Emergency PPKM: There Are Still Caucasians In Bali Who Stubbornly Violate The Health Plan, The Reason Is Classic Going To The Beach

DOK Satpol PP Bali

BADUNG - During the implementation of the emergency PPKM, there were still foreigners in Bali who violated the health protocol (prokes) by not wearing a mask.

From the judicial operation, these foreigners were caught in Canggu, Tibubuneng and Berawa, Badung Bali.

The head of the Badung Satpol PP, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, said that foreign tourists in Bali who violated the health procedures were subject to a fine of Rp. 100,000.

"For three days we have only five (foreigners) fined. Usually (dominated by) Russian citizens," Suryanegara said when contacted Tuesday, July 6.

Apart from not wearing a mask, there are Caucasians who drive without wearing a helmet. Those who do not wear masks admit that they are uncomfortable when they have to wear masks.

"They understand that they carry masks, but they are pocketed and still feel that it is uncomfortable to wear masks. Yes, what can I say, regulations are still regulations, we continue to do it like that," explained Suryanegara.

"Most of them use vehicles (without masks). They don't wear helmets and don't wear masks. Classic, they go to the beach," he said.

In addition to violations of health protocols committed by foreigners, during the emergency PPKM, 7 food stall and restaurant entrepreneurs were also found who violated operating hours and provided buyers to eat on the spot.

"Most of the businessmen who violate a lot, yesterday we targeted more people. Now, yes, most entrepreneurs still ask for tolerance, so that they can be given food on the spot then past opening hours.

The 7 businesses that violated were located in the Abiansemal District, Kuta and North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. Of the 7 places where entrepreneurs violated 3 places they were forced to close.

"Yesterday, some were forced to close, some were forced to close 3 and 4 we made a summons. The forced closing was too crowded and it was eating on the spot, we had to close it," he said.

Suryanegara said that in addition to 7 places there were also Jinggo rice traders on the street who were only given verbal notices to sell past their opening hours at night.

"Others are available, only verbal notices. Mostly, small stalls are the models (traders) for Nasi Jinggo, oral announcements. (If) the place is quite large, we have to call, yes, 7 restaurant and restaurant entrepreneurs. all," he said.

"Emergency PPKM requests the cooperation of all parties. The term is for the safety of all of us. We hope that we will be free from COVID-19 soon," said Suryanegara.