After Luhut Highlighted That Many Bali Nightclubs-Bars Violate Health Protocols, The Task Force Starts Moving

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DENPASAR - Head of the Law Enforcement and Disciplinary Division of the Bali COVID-19 Task Force, I Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, said that his party is currently listing bars and nightclubs that violate health protocols.

This was done following up on the statement of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan who said that there were still bars and nightclubs that violated health protocols, including in Bali.

"We are currently collecting data and even in the near future we will hold a meeting inviting business actors to share the perception of the application of the PeduliLindung application and restrictions on business hours, including restrictions on visitors in accordance with health protocol rules at level 2," Dharmadi said, when contacted, Wednesday, October 27.

The Task Force emphasized that business owners must obey the rules. The implementation of Level 2 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in Bali should not be a gap for euphoria and then violate the health protocols (prokes).

"So it is true what Mr. Luhut said as an anticipation in the future to maintain a safe and comfortable Bali condition and as part of a tourist destination to maintain the implementation of health protocols for the community and tourists," he added.

According to Dharmadi, outreach has been carried out to the owners of nightclubs and bars. The PeduliLindungi application is also required but in the field, Dharmadi admits that its use is still not optimal.

If the business owner violates, it is emphasized that there will be sanctions, namely the temporary closure of the place of business and fines.

"Even if we remind them that they are stubborn, we find that in the field, yes, we will take firm action for the temporary closure of their business. Until they make a statement that they will not repeat the same thing," Dharmadi said.

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan previously highlighted that bars and nightclubs, one of which in Bali, violated health protocols.

"In some bars, visitors are not allowed to take pictures and videos. It's not allowed to avoid being caught like that," said Luhut, Monday, October 25.

"In Bali, for example, there are a lot of them and I ask the local government to pay attention to this and all our media friends must remind each other," he said.