YLKI: Mandatory PCR Requirements For Airplane Passengers, Discriminatory!

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) considers that the mandatory PCR test policy for airplane passengers is a discriminatory policy. The reason is, this policy can be burdensome and difficult for consumers, especially users of air transportation services. "It's discriminatory, because other transportation sectors only use antigens, they don't even use anything," said YLKI Chairman Tulus Abadi to VOI, Sunday, October 24.

Moreover, Tulus said, the highest retail price (HET) of PCR in the field is often tricked by providers with the term 'PCR Express'. Where, he said, the price is 3 times that of normal PCR. "This is because normal PCR results take too long, at least 1x24 hours," he said. Tulus suggested that the policies contained in the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs (Inmendagri) Number 53 of 2021 be canceled, at least revised. "For example, the time for PCR to be implemented is 3x24 hours, considering that not all PCR laboratories can be submitted fast. Or just enough antigen, but must be vaccinated 2 times. And lower the PCR HET to around Rp. 200," explained Tulus. Tulus reminded that if the policy is continued, it is feared that certain parties will use it for profit.

"Don't let the policy have a strong business aura. There are certain parties who will benefit," he concluded.