City Extends Closing Period of Tourism Business Operational Activities Until April 19
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Maria Inggita
Jakarta Government through Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Disparekraf) extended the closing period of tourism industry's operational activities in Jakarta for 17 days, from April 3 to April 19, 2020.
Through various considerations, we will also close other four business activities that could potentially cause transmission of COVID-19
This policy was carried out as an effort to increase people's awareness of COVID-19 transmission. Formerly, most tourist destinations in Jakarta have been closed for two weeks from March 23 to April 5.
Disparekraf Head, Cucu Ahmad Kurnia stated, his side added 4 business categories that will be also closed until April 19.
Closing of 60 RPTRAs in South Jakarta is Extended to a Week"Again, we remind all tourism industry operators to implement the updated regulation by closing the venue in accordance with the specified date. Through various considerations, we will also close other four business activities that could potentially cause transmission of COVID-19," he explained as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release, Saturday (4/4).
Here are tourism business that should be closed during COVID-19 pandemic period:
1. Night Club
2. Discotheque
3. Pub
4. Family Karaoke
5. Executive Karaoke
6. Bar
7. Massage Parlor
8. Spa (Sante Par Aqua)
9. Cinema
10. Bowling
11. Billiard
12. Sauna
13. Skating
14. Game Arena for Adults
Meanwhile, here are the additional tourism business that should be closed temporarily:
15. Game Arena for Children and Family
16. Sport and Recreation Venue
17. Beauty Salon / Hair Care Service
18. Event Organizing of MICE / Ballroom / Hall Meeting
This policy was made following the issued circular letter number 184/SE/2020 concerning the Extension of Temporary Closing Period of Tourism Industry's Operational Activities in Precautions Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Transmission.
This decision was taken to follow up Jakarta Governor Decree Number 361/2020 concerning Extension of COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Response Status in Jakarta, from April 3 to April 19, 2020.