The Number Of Tourists Entering Bali Increases, The National Police Chief Asks For Tightening Prokes

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo /PHOTO: Police Public Relations

JAKARTA - The National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has asked to tighten the implementation of health protocols (prokes) in Bali. Because, based on data, there is an increase in the number of tourists who come for the 2022 Eid holiday.

"We all have to prepare from the start of the process, then how people carry out tourism in Bali can be safe and after the tour we keep COVID-19 under control," said Sigit while reviewing the implementation of going home at Gilimanuk Harbor, Bali, Thursday, April 28.

According to reports received, there was an increase in accommodation occupancy by 53 percent. This increase is predicted to continue to grow every day until approaching Eid al-Fitr.

For that reason, Sigit asked for the implementation of the prokes to be tightened. Including in Gilimanuk Harbor which has provided 46 ships

"We hope that the process of entering the ship and then going down is in accordance with the SOPs submitted so that everything goes well," he said.

In addition, the National Police Chief appreciates the ranks of stakeholders in Bali in accelerating vaccinations, especially boosters. Because, from the report, the booster vaccination rate in Bali is already more than 50 percent.

"This is capital to face international events after the surge in tourism in Bali and hopefully the rate of COVID-19 can be controlled. Continue to provide the best service to the community, especially those who go home and travel in Bali. This is so that everything is safe, smooth and healthy," said Sigit.