Satpol PP DKI Seals Restaurant To Hold Marriage In Kelapa Gading

Jakarta Satpol PP officers put up a temporary closing sign at the Golden Leaf International restaurant, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Saturday (Fotto: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit sealed off the Golden Leaf International restaurant in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta for violating the implementation of the coronavirus pandemic health protocol (COVID-19) during the transition large-scale social distancing (PSBB).

"Golden Leaf in the Kelapa Gading area is holding a wedding party that has never applied for a permit to the Tourism Office," said Head of Satpol PP DKI, Ariffn after conducting a raid in North Jakarta, Saturday night.

Apart from not obtaining permission, said Arifin, the restaurant also violated health protocols, namely the absence of distance guarding, the discovery of underage children, the provision of food that was not according to standards, the employees did not use masks and opened karaoke activities which were still prohibited.

"We take action by sealing it for 3x24 hours and giving a fine of Rp. 50 million," said Arifin.

Arifin stated that his party will continue to supervise business places during the implementation of the PSBB transition, to ensure the implementation of health protocols.

During the raid, a number of guests and wedding party organizers were seen protesting against the Jakarta Satpol PP officers.

Even the joint officers also carried out rapid tests on visitors and sprayed disinfectants in the wedding room.