Got Criticism Through Murals, Gibran Answered: We Accept, Nothing Is Restricted

Wali Kota Solo Gibran Rakabuming / Antara

JAKARTA - Surakarta Mayor, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, responded to the appearance of leaflets containing criticism of the local government regarding the handling of COVID-19.

"We accept all criticism, we don't limit any criticism", he said in Solo, as reported by Antara, Tuesday, September 7.

However, he ensured that there were no prison sanctions for business actors who sold during the PPKM (Community Activity Restrictions) period.

"Whoever is imprisoned, there is no fine, at least the Civil Service Police Unit will be reprimanded. However, we will maintain the health protocol", he said.

He said that the government had given a lot of concessions to the community. Moreover, since the level decreased from four to three, there has been a lot of relaxation in the implementation of the third level of community activity restrictions (PPKM).

"We know the situation is difficult, it's difficult to sell. We don't want to add complicated rules. Previously we have also received audiences with the public, including from Bolo Pasar Surakarta, Papatsuta (Traditional Market)", he said.

Regarding this, he asked the public to submit criticisms and suggestions through the access provided by the Surakarta City Government, either through the WhatsApp application or direct messages to Gibran's social media.

"Yesterday we also invited the mural community", he said.

Previously, a mural appeared in the form of writings criticizing the government regarding the handling of COVID-19 through PPKM measures.

Meanwhile, regarding the leaflets pasted at several locations in Solo, it was seen in the Ngarsopuro, Panggung, and Gatot Subroto areas.