Fajarasia.co – Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, asked the government to consider the plan to revoke the policy to impose restrictions on community activities (PPKM). If the PPKM is to be revoked, the government is asked to prepare a mature strategy.
“There needs to be a mature and comprehensive strategy regarding the plan to revoke PPKM so as not to cause excessive euphoria in the community,” said Puan, Wednesday (25/5/2022).
The first woman to serve as Chair of the DPR understands that the Covid-19 condition in Indonesia is increasingly under control. Even so, according to Puan, careful planning is needed to keep the public aware of the Covid-19 virus that still exists.
“We all have to understand that Covid-19 is still in our midst. Anticipation must be done so that the public remains aware of this virus when the PPKM policy is revoked,” he said.
Puan also reminded that the World Health Organization (WHO) has yet to officially revoke the status of the world’s Covid-19 pandemic. He asked the Government to continue to work with experts and epidemiologists to evaluate PPKM policies.
“Find the right formula so that when PPKM is later revoked, the community is ready and understands how to remain careful and alert in carrying out their daily activities,” explained Puan.
“We don’t want the revocation of PPKM to form a mindset that Indonesia is free from Covid-19. Because the lack of awareness of this will trigger a spike in cases,” added the former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.
Furthermore, Puan asked the Government to consider the community’s readiness to face the loosening of regulations. Including people’s psychology, which of course is no longer the same as before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
“How about the psychosocial behavior of the community towards new habits after the Covid-19 outbreak. Don’t let friction occur because of the lack of community readiness to face a new era of life after the pandemic,” said Puan.
The grandson of the Proclaimer of the Republic of Indonesia, Bung Karno, also asked the Government to continue to coordinate with the DPR regarding the plan to revoke the PPKM. Puan reminded the Government to be aware of the various possibilities that could occur if the policy was implemented.
“The Covid-19 pandemic still creates uncertainty. Viruses are still mutating. We also need to reflect on the experiences of other countries whose cases have increased again when they began to carry out massive easing,” he said.
Apart from that, Puan feels grateful because now many regions have increased their PPKM status. He invited the public to continue to be disciplined in implementing health protocols.
“With the awareness to continue to be aware of the spread of Covid-19, I am optimistic that our situation will improve and Indonesia will be able to reach the end of the Covid-19 pandemic more quickly,” concluded Puan.****
