The city administration issued a Governor Decree No. 1/2015 on ban on cigarette ads and tobacco products in the outdoor media. By doing so, all cigarette ads in public spaces is prohibited.

It is effective because it was promulgated

City Secretary, Saefullah disclosed there will no longer permit to cigarette ad in the outdoor media. As for the unexpired ad permit is still allowed.

"It is effective because it was promulgated," he stressed, at City Hall, Friday (1/23).

He acknowledged that has instructed the Jakarta One-Door Integrated Service Agency (BPTSP) to refuse permit renewal for outdoor media. "No more renewal. We also have told the BPTSP about this," he expressed.

According to former Central Jakarta Mayor, it has been discussed for a long time. Its consideration is the call of the international community. Additionally, his party received input from the public and anti-tobacco NGOs.

"It is also local governments concern, including input from the public and anti-tobacco NGOs. I'm sure it will not have a big impact on the billboard tax revenue. Because there is still other ads," he said.

Regarding cigarette ad on the stalls' walls, Jakarta Satpol PP will also be removed if the permit has expired. "Cat in the stalls that include outdoor media will be controlled soon," he asserted.