JAKARTA - The government has changed the term for the Implementation of the Java-Bali Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) to PPKM Level 3-4. This PPKM Level rule contains provisions for traveling conditions for the community, both using private vehicles and public transportation.
Member of Commission IX of the House of Representatives, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, assessed that the government's frequent change of terms would make the public not understand the existing policies.
"I think that the government does not need to change the name. Because the name change might make people not understand. As a result, many cannot follow and implement it," said Saleh, Wednesday, July 21. According to Saleh, although something has to change , the government only needs to add regulations in accordance with ongoing conditions and developments. "If for example there is something that wants to be added, it means that what is added is the range of restrictions. It can be stricter, looser, or wider. Therefore, there is no need to change the name. Enough an explanation related to the scope and new things in the PPKM," he explained. "For example, in the past, malls could be opened until 21.00. Now, malls cannot be opened at all. Now, this rule has been added. The name, yes, remains the same. After all, in my opinion, the name change does not make people understand and obey more," continued Saleh. the community can adjust. "Well, even if there is a change in policy, the name may be the same. Only, the provisions have been improved. If necessary, a scale of tightening is made. For example, between 1 and 10. Now, for example, the tightening level is 10. After the 25th, you can return to number 5 or 6," said Saleh.
Meanwhile, aviation observer Alvin Lie, assesses that the policy will still be futile even if the terms change levels. Because the international border gates are not closed.
"We still have the opportunity to be exposed to new variants, so the only thing to fix is the inside. It's like a leaking house where the water inside the house keeps draining out, but the leaky roof is not closed. It will rain again, it will leak again," said Alvin , Wednesday, July 21.
It is known, in the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 22 of 2021 concerning PPKM Level 4 Corona Virus Disease 2019 in the Java and Bali Regions, it is regulated which provisions and areas fall into the Level 3 and Level 4 categories. , both sea, air and land.
Therefore, the former member of the Indonesian Ombudsman was surprised by the government's attitude of being so afraid to temporarily close all doors of international arrivals. Except for Indonesian citizens who need to return to Indonesia.
"All foreigners are closed first. One month, two months. In vain, we are still open to exposure to new variants. Not only airports should be closed, but international gates, sea and air," said Alvin.
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