Good News From Depok City Government, Children Under 12 Years Old Can Now Enter Mal

One of the shopping centers in Depok. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The City Government (Pemkot) of Depok, West Java, allows children under the age of 12 to enter shopping centers or malls in accordance with the rules for the Implementation of Level 3 COVID-19 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM), which are valid from October 5-18, 2021. Those under the age of 12 are now allowed to enter shopping centers, malls or trade centers provided that they are accompanied by their parents," said Depok City COVID-19 Handling Spokesperson, Dadang Wihana in Depok, as reported by Antara, Friday, October 8. Visitors are required to use the application. PeduliLindung to screen all visitors and employees of shopping centers, malls or trade centers. "For a maximum capacity of 50 percent and operating hours until 21.00 WIB," he explained.

Meanwhile, children's playgrounds and entertainment venues in shopping centers, malls, or trade centers are still closed. While cinemas can operate under conditions, they must use the Peduli Protect application, both for visitors and employees. The maximum capacity is 50 percent and only visitors with the green category in the Peduli Protect application are allowed to enter. Visitors under the age of 12 are prohibited from entering. It is also regulated that restaurants/restaurants and cafes within the cinema area are allowed to receive dine-in with a maximum capacity of 50 percent and a meal time of 60 minutes, as well as following the health protocols regulated by the Ministry Tourism and Creative Economy and the Ministry of Health.