Get Ready Not To Wear Masks, West Java Residents Will Be Fined

Governor of West Java (Jabar) Ridwan Kamil (Photo: Instagram @ridwankamil)

JAKARTA - West Java (West Java) Governor Ridwan Kamil said that starting July 27, his party will impose fines for people who do not wear masks. People who are caught not wearing masks will be fined IDR 100,000 to IDR 150,000.

"We will carry out disciplinary (health protocol). The process of education, warning is done," Ridwan Kamil told reporters on Wednesday, July 15.

Kang Emil, his nickname, emphasized that fines were imposed for people who did not wear masks in public places. Meanwhile in private places such as homes, this does not apply.

"At home it is not compulsory. But if you want to use it for caution, please," he said.

Emil said the fines for people who do not wear masks are valid for 14 days. Namely from July 27 to August 9.

"Prior to that date, there was no fine. We are still socializing. Hopefully, not many will be fined," he said.

There are sanctions imposed because based on data, many people do not wear masks in public places. "This is the result of a report from the Regional Police Chief," he said.

Based on data from the task force to accelerate the handling of COVID-19, positive cases in West Java currently have reached 5235 people, recovered 1924 people and 186 people died.