Ridwan Kamil Submit PSBB Proposal for Bandung Raya
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16 April 2020 23:47 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil said that he has submitted a proposal for Large Scale Social Restriction (PSBB) for the Bandung Raya region to Health Minister Terawan.
"Today, Thursday, April 16, the proposal for PSBB for Bandung Raya has been sent to the Health Minister," Ridwan said as quoted from a press release dated Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Bandung Raya region includes Cimahi, Bandung Regency, West Bandung, and Sumedang.
Emil, as Ridwan more commonly known, said that he suggested for the PSBB policy to be implemented starting on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in accordance with the consent of all Bandung Raya regional heads.
Emil asserted that the Bandung Raya PSBB will be similar to the PSBB in Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi, which has been applied starting on April 14, 2020. "Since the first day, roadblocks by the police, including fine tickets, and checkpoints will be prepared, information dissemination to local leaders have also been done," Ridwan said.
The PSBB for Bandung Raya will be accompanied with the implementation of social safety net program in the form of aid for people who are economically affected by the restriction. The West Java regional government have also prepared IDR 500,000 financial aid consisting of cash money and staple foods that will be distributed in stages.
AHMAD FIKRI (CONTRIBUTOR)