Stricter Restrictions Imposed in Jakarta After Festive Season

TheIndonesia.co - Stricter community activity restrictions, or PPKM, are imposed in Jakarta after residents in the capital enjoyed low-key festivities during the holiday season.

The central government announced on Tuesday, January 4, that Level 2 of PPKM will take effect from January 4-17, as regulated in Ministry of Home Affairs’ Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 1/2022, Antara reported.

The government now regulates that learning activity can be carried out remotely or in-person.

For non-essential sectors, work from office (WFO) is allowed for vaccinated employees with only 50 percent capacity.

As for essential sectors, WFO is allowed with 50 to 75 percent capacity, and 100 percent capacity is allowed for critical sectors, such as health and logistics.

Supermarkets, traditional markets, and small stores can operate until 9.00 p.m. with 75 percent of total customer capacity.

Restaurants, both inside and outside malls, are also allowed to open until 9.00 p.m. with only 50 percent capacity.

Meanwhile, restaurants and cafes that operate in the evening can serve customers from 6 p.m. to 12.00 a.m., also with 50 percent capacity.

Malls and shopping centers are allowed receive 50 percent of total customer capacity until 9 p.m.

Movie theaters can also operate with 70 percent capacity while places of worship are allowed to open with 75 percent of total capacity.

Public facilities, such as parks and tourist destinations, may continue to operate with only 25 percent capacity.

Art and cultural events, sport events, and gyms are allowed to receive 50 percent of total capacity.

Public and online transportation are allowed to operate, and wedding receptions can only be attended by 50 percent of venue’s total capacity.

Prior to the enactment of the latest Inmendagri, Level 1 of PPKM was imposed in Jakarta from December 14, 2021, to January 3, 2022.

The implementation of strict health protocols must be ensured, and public must also use the PeduliLindungi application in their daily activities.