Want To Go To Thousand Islands? Should Be Postponed, All Attractions Closed During Emergency PPKMKM

Illustration (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Thousand Islands Regent Junaedi closed all tourist destinations in his area during the implementation of the Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) on July 3-20 2021.

"(The tourist attractions) are closed, it's a regulation from the Minister of Home Affairs, right. So that's all, tourism is 100 percent closed," Junaedi said when contacted by reporters in North Jakarta, reported by Antara, Friday, July 9.

Not only closing tourist attractions, but there are restrictions on ticket services for entry from mainland Jakarta to the Thousand Islands, such as at Kaliadem Pier and Marina Pier, Ancol.

"Actually, all of the capacity is not closed. It only serves chartered ships, but does not serve ticketing," said Junaedi.

The government of the Thousand Islands also allows the activities of ferry boats specifically for residents who live or serve in the Thousand Islands.

"For public transportation, there are several ships (which are allowed to cross)," said Junaedi.

In addition, the Thousand Islands Government imposes a limit on government employees working on the island to only 25 percent. The rest are still working from home.

This applies as long as the liaison office of the Mitra Praja Building in Sunter, North Jakarta is closed on Friday, July 9 to Monday, July 12 due to a positive COVID-19 State Civil Apparatus (ASN) who died.

"The efficient now is only 25 percent. We are based in Pramuka Island until July 13, 2021," said Junaedi.