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The government “defended itself” against the idea that it did not dare to ban the crowd at the Habib Rizieq Syihab event. The COVID-19 Management Working Group emphasized that the application of sanctions for violating health protocols rests with local governments.
“Application of sanctions by the regional government,” said the head of the COVID-19 Management Working Group, Doni Monardo, when contacted on Sunday (11/15/2020).
Doni said the provincial government of DKI Jakarta sent a letter to Habib Rizieq and threatened sanctions if there was a violation of the health protocol. However, because the letter was ignored and the crowds continued, the authority to impose sanctions remained with the regional government.
“The governor has sent a letter. (Enforcement of sanctions) Yes, the regional government. It is better if you contact the Head of Jakarta Satpol PP for the violation measures,” Donny said.
In line with Doni, the Head of the Behavior Change Division of the COVID-19 Management Task Force, Sonny Harry Harmadi, said that the Task Force had no authority to take action against the crowds caused by the Habib Rizieq event. . According to him, the provincial government of DKI should be able to enforce the rules.
“The COVID-19 Task Force has the authority to formulate policy, but execution rests with the Ministry and the Regional Task Force or the local government. Law enforcement is in the purview of law enforcement. Even Regions like DKI Jakarta have a regional regulation on COVID-19 that must be enforced by the regions, “Sonny said.
According to Sonny, the efforts made by the COVID-19 Task Force were to provide education for the public to obey health protocols. Enforcing penalties for violators, Sonny said, is not the authority of the Task Force.
“Task Force is not Super body and has no authority to enforce the law. The efforts that the Task Force can make are to invite the public to comply with health protocols, educating the public through various strategies. Provide complete information to the public on the management of COVID-19, “Sonny said.
“The Task Force does not have a law enforcement sector. The Task Force only has a field of behavior change, health management, data and information, volunteering and public communication,” he continued.
Sonny said the Task Force was unable to immediately disperse the crowd. Listen on the next page. >>>
