Golkar Party Legislator Assesses The Extension Of PPKM Is Appropriate, But Make Sure The People's Economy Runs

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JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR), Melkiades Laka Lena, assessed that the government's decision to extend the implementation of Level 4 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) until August 9.

According to him, the decision indicates that the government continues to prioritize the health of its people in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

"This is a good step to prioritize and prioritize the health aspect", said Melki to reporters, Tuesday, August 3.

On the other hand, the Golkar Party politician continued that the government also continues to pay attention to the sustainability of the economy of the people affected by the pandemic. Namely providing a relaxation of PPKM to provide space for people to work and earn a living.

"The government has begun to loosen the economic aspects in a limited way to keep it moving so that people can still work with strict restrictions in the field", said the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) legislator.