Gorontalo People's Representatives Encourages The Acceleration Of Discussion Of The Bill On The Prohibition Of Alcohol And DOB

Gorontalo Governor's Office. (Wikipedia)

Member of the Legislation Body (Baleg) of the DPR RI, Idah Syahidah Rusli Habibie, encourages the acceleration of the discussion of the Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks (Minol) to be ratified between the DPR and the Government. This is because, as aspirations develop in society, one of which is the people in Gorontalo as the province known as Serambi Medina.

This gorontalo is close to the areas of North Sulawesi (Manado) and Central Sulawesi. Of course, the consumption of this mineral in the (regional) area is legalized, (but) it is illegal in Gorontalo. The distribution route (minol) is by land and they are not open. So, the alcohol is put in sacks, so it looks like rice. Then it is closed by vegetables while in transportation," said Idah to Parliamentaria, at the Governor's Office House, after the DPR RI Baleg Working Visit to Gorontalo Province, Tuesday, February 1.

According to him, the mode of distribution of illegal liquor entering Gorontalo Province is guarded by security forces, namely the TNI/Polri, at each border. This is to intercept suspected vehicles, but they can still escape.

"Although Gorontalo is called Serambi Medina, the level of alcohol consumption is quite high. Thus, the number of criminalities and social problems is also high. Starting from household problems, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency because of alcohol. So, there needs to be a law that regulates everything," explained the politician from the Golkar Party.

In addition, the legislator from the Gorontalo electoral district also encourages the acceleration of discussions on the formation of a New Autonomy Region (DOB) or expansion in Gorontalo Province. Thus, the proposal from the community through the Gorontalo Provincial Government can be a concern to be submitted in the Prolegnas through the Open Accumulative Bill.

"Of course this (proposed) can be Baleg's homework (so that) he can pass this Regional Autonomy. Because Gorontalo is indeed a very wide area, from one district to another it is very difficult to reach. Thus, it is very necessary to have a DOB," said this member of Commission VIII DPR RI.

The five proposed DOBs in Gorontalo are Boliyohuto Regency, Panipi Regency, West Gorontalo Regency, Bone Pesisir Regency and Telaga City.

It is known that Gorontalo Province was formed based on Law Number 38 of 2000, which is currently entering its 21st year old and is celebrated every December 5. This province has a philosophy of Indigenous Syara Arts Artificating, Syara Educated in the Book" because the majority of the population is Muslim.