Close Cigarette Showcase At Minimarket, Satpol PP DKI: Sales Allowed, Advertisements Not

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JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Satpol PP has started to walk through minimarkets and cover cigarette windows with cloth to prevent them from being seen. This has been done in 5 administrative cities in DKI Jakarta.

The head of the DKI Satpol PP, Arifin, said that this action was an implementation of the Governor's Appeal number 8 of 2021 regarding the development of smoking areas.

In the regulation signed by Governor Anies Baswedan last June, it was written a prohibition on displaying cigarette packs or addictive substances in places of sale. However, cigarettes can still be sold.

"It's okay to sell cigarettes, the advertisements aren't allowed. It's not allowed to show advertisements," said Arifin when contacted, Tuesday, September 14.

Arifin said that the Sergub had been issued in June 2021. However, the action had only been taken a few days ago. The reason is that the Satpol PP only found out about the existence of cigarette advertisements based on reports from residents.

"Because we just received information and reports of cigarette advertisements being placed in indoor or closed spaces," said Arifin.

In addition, the DKI Provincial Government also prohibits the existence of billboards that display cigarette advertisements. His party has also taken action in accordance with the rules in DKI Governor Regulation Number 148 of 2017.

"In Pergub 148, it is stated that it is prohibited to display advertisements for cigarettes or addictive substances, both indoors or indoors or outdoors or outdoors," he explained.