Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan became the Inspector of Lilin Jaya Operation 2021 morning assembly at Polda Metro Jaya's Lapangan Presisi, Thursday (12/23).

We will fully support and ensure that Jakarta can pass the Christmas and New Year holiday well

On that occasion, he emphasized that Jakarta Government is ready to fully support Lilin Jaya operation to provide sense of security and comfort during the celebration of Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022.

"God willing, all officers will be always united, in Jakarta, we will work together to enforce the regulations. We appreciate the initiation of Polda Metro Jaya for Lilin Jaya Operation 2021. We will fully support and ensure that Jakarta can pass the Christmas and New Year holiday well. Thus everyone can be healthy in doing their activities in 2022," he conveyed as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release.    

He explained that during Lilin Jaya Operation, there are several things that should be noted. First, pandemic situation in Jakarta that is relatively controlled. However, he reminded all to remain vigilant and adhere to health protocols to prevent spike in cases.

"First, regarding COVID-19 pandemic, thank God, so far is relatively under control. But we have to be vigilant because in the last few days, we have seen increase in cases, we have to anticipate," he stated.

Therefore, regulations related to health protocols must be enforced as well as possible. One of them is optimizing PeduliLindungi application in various activities to detect people who have not been vaccinated or who are exposed to COVID-19. Therefore, regulations related to health protocols must be enforce as well as possible.

"Regarding discipline in carrying out health protocols, we are aware about experience in pandemic journey for almost 2 years . Discipline is the key. Therefore, we urge the entire community, whether in organizing activities or visiting places, from culinary, travel, worship, to make sure using PeduliLindungi scanning," he said.

"For community, we again urge you to take responsibility. If you go to a place where there is no PeduliLindungi application, then it is a risky place. It is better not to enter and report if there are organizers who don't use PeduliLindungi application so we can warn and (give) sanction," he continued.

Besides pandemic, the other challenge is the extreme weather caused by La Nina, where extreme rain will often occur in short time which is potential to cause inundation. It requires anticipation of all elements of stakeholders, thus challenges can be addressed properly.

"In anticipating rainy season and La Nina, so far is good. Hopefully, January and February, the rainfall is not too extreme thus we can get through this well. And if there is something unexpected happens, we will be ready and collaborate with all parties," he closed.