There is still a demonstration against the job creation law, this is Jokowi’s address to the minister.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – President Joko Widodo warned that demonstrations amid the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to new distribution groups.

Jokowi also asked his staff to remind the public of this.

“Under the leadership of the president, it is necessary to remind the public that it is still a Covid pandemic. Therefore, the demonstrations (so that) they do not bring a new demonstration group. That is what the government reminds us,” said the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, after a virtual meeting with President Jokowi on Monday. (10/12/2020).

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Previously, groups of workers and students held demonstrations in various regions from October 6 to 8 to reject the Employment Creation Law.

The protesters considered that the Employment Creation Law, which was passed in plenary session, contained regulations that harmed workers.

Several labor and student collectives resumed their actions on Monday (12/10/2020) today.

Airlangga emphasized that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the public must comply with the health protocol in accordance with the call of the Working Group.

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Starting with wearing a mask, wash your hands regularly and keep a safe distance.

“Once again, demonstrations or demonstrations should not become a new pandemic group,” Airlangga said.

Meanwhile, Doni Monardo, Head of the Covid-19 Management Working Group, recalled that people who carry out demonstrations without paying attention to health protocols can contract Covid-19 and transmit it to their closest people.

“Because Covid-19 is not transmitted by animals such as swine flu and bird flu, but by humans. And those who are transmitted to other humans are not people who are far away, but those closest to us. Our families, companions of work and people close to us, “he said.