In January-November period, Thousand Islands Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Unit (UP PMPTSP) had issued 13,295 permits and non-permits.

It is dominated by application for micro small business licenses (IUMKs)

Thousand Islands UP PMPTSP Head, Erwin stated, permit and non-permit issuance were divided into 10 categories. Total 13,295 permits and non-permit documents were issued by UP PMTSP offices in 6 urban villages, 2 sub-districts, regency office, and door-to-door service which called Mobile Integrated Service (PTK).

"Tens thousands permit and non-permit documents have been processed. It is dominated by application for micro small business licenses (IUMKs) with total 737 files from 6 urban villages. We are still processing it and it is likely to continue to increase until end of the year," he mentioned, Thursday (12/3).

According to him, many people also requested Tourism Business Registration Certificate (TDUP) since it was a business permit for tourism sector that covering travel services, tourism services, catering, homestays, and F7B service providers with total 98 applicants.

"All permits have been issued by UP PTSP at regency office. While the files come from two sub-districts in Thousand Islands," he explained.

During COVID-19 pandemic, he continued, residents who want to apply for permits and non-permits can do it online or WhatsApp to the officers or go directly to UP PTSP offices by following health protocols.

"We also continue to provide door-to-door service together with related institutions through PTK thus people can be easier in accessing permit and non-permit service," he informed.