Gibran Promises To Immediately Distribute IDR 500 Thousand Cash Assistance For SMEs Affected By Emergency PPKM

Wali Kota Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka (ANTARA)

SOLO - Mayor of Surakarta, Central Java, Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that the mobility of residents in this city is still quite high during the implementation of the implementation of the emergency community activity restrictions (PPKM), so the effectiveness of the program has not been seen.

"Since the emergency PPKM was implemented, the first two days have been like normal," Gibran said in Solo, quoted by Antara, Friday, July 9.

Therefore, according to him, blocking of a number of roads must be done to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19, especially in the city of Solo.

"This is for our common good, (citizens) must reduce mobility," continued Gibran.

According to Gibran, the isolation was carried out in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. However, some people will be disturbed by this isolation step.

"I know that many are affected. Therefore, we help as much as possible, including assistance for small and medium-sized businesses," he said.

He said that currently the Surakarta City Government has listed the candidates for the assistance. According to the plan, there will be as many as 17,000 SME players who will receive assistance of Rp. 500,000.

"It will be distributed immediately, we will try to do it as quickly as possible. I have coordinated with businessmen, we are a group to help those affected," said Gibran.

Meanwhile, regarding the blocking, six protocol roads in Solo were closed. Based on data from the police, the sections of Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, Pierre Tendean, dr Rajiman, Gatot Subroto, and Yos Sudarso are closed from 07.00-21.00 WIB.

Meanwhile, Slamet Riyadi Street is closed from Friday, July 9 at 16.00 WIB until Sunday at 24.00 WIB, it applies "non-stop".