In response to the continuous spike in COVID-19 cases during the implementation of the transition phase of Large-Scale Social Restriction/Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar ( “PSBB”) in the past several weeks, The DKI Jakarta’s Governor, Anies Baswedan has decided to reimpose stricter PSBB measure by 14 September 2020 until 28 September 2020 (“Strict PSBB”) . However, please note that such period may be further extended for 2 weeks period of each time.
Note: Find our previous articles regarding PSBB in DKI Jakarta here and here .
Legal Frameworks: Our below executive summary refers to the DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 88 of 2020 on the Amendment to the Regulation No. 33 of 2020 on the Implementation of Large-Scale Social Restrictions in the Management of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) within the DKI Jakarta area (“Governor Regulation 88/2020”) .
Main Keys on the Implementation of Strict PSBB within DKI Jakarta: We have managed to provide you the following main keys regarding the implementation of Strict PSBB within DKI Jakarta Area.
Restriction in Workspace: We note that 25% of an employer’s workforce will be permitted to be present in the workplace provided that the Work From Home (“WFH”) arrangement would not be possible (Art. 9 (2) of Governor Regulation 88/2020). Such restriction is more relaxed compared to the earlier PSBB that happened in April-June 2020 that required all non-exempt sectors to fully implement full WFH policy.
Restriction for Markets and Shopping Centers: Traditional markets and shopping centers are permitted to operate at 50% of visitor capacity. In this respect, all restaurants and cafes will only be allowed to provide takeaway and delivery orders (Art. 10 (3) of Governor Regulation 88/2020).
Restriction on Public Transportations Operation: Any public transportations operation hours will be subsided, and the passenger capacity is limited to a maximum of 50%. Additionally, the odd-even license plate traffic policy is temporarily waived during the Strict PSBB imposition (Art. 18 (7) of Governor Regulation 88/2020).
Activities within House of Worship: Places of worship in residential areas and housing complexes are allowed to remain open at 50% capacity. However, houses of worship located in COVID-19 red zones will be required to close (Art. 11 (1) of Governor Regulation 88/2020).
The article above was prepared by Marshall S. Situmorang (Partner) and Aniendita Rahmawati (Associate) .
