Moeldoko Hopes The Prohibition Of Breaking Fasting Together For Government Employees Will Be Revoked Immediately

Moeldoko/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko said the ban on breaking the fast for government employees had not been lifted, although he admitted that he wanted to do this together with his staff. I also want to open it together with the members but it hasn't been revoked, wait for it to be revoked," said Moeldoko at a press conference at the KSP Jakarta office, Wednesday April 6. "Yes, you can (break with journalists), if it's not right (to answer journalists' questions) we will finish it after breaking the fast," added Moeldoko. In March 2022, it was stated that officials and State Civil Apparatus (ASN) were prohibited from holding or attending joint iftar, sahur, and open houses. or holding a griya during Eid al-Fitr. Meanwhile, people who hold joint iftar, sahur, and Eid open houses must pay attention to health protocols. The circular also regulates the implementation of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr worship, administrators and managers of mosques or prayer rooms. must pay attention to the Circular of the Minister of Religion regarding the implementation of worship or religious activities in places of worship during the Implementation of Restrictions on Community Activities (PPKM) in accordance with the status of the regional level of each region and implementing health protocols. In 2021 concerning Amendments to Decree No. 281 of 2020 concerning the Enforcement of Restrictions on Micro-Based Community Activities in the Tourism Business Sector, it is stated that the implementation of certain activities such as breaking the fast together can be held while still following the provisions in letter A. Restaurant or restaurant business activities that stand alone, and become hotel facilities can operate with restrictions, namely, implementing health protocols in accordance with applicable regulations by implementing 3M and setting a minimum distance of one meter between seats. Then, a maximum visitor capacity of 50 percent, can serve take away according to operating hours or 24 hours. Restaurants or restaurants are also advised to wear curtains so that they are not visible in their entirety, and they are not allowed to perform live music performances or jokey disks (DJ). Apart from the rules for breaking fast together, in the decree, the provincial government also prohibits bars or drinking houses from opening.