4 Months at Home, Clara Gopa Hopes to Return to Jakarta, Tired of Eating and Sleeping

Kapanlagi.com - Dangdut artist Clara Gopa hopes to be able to resume activities in Jakarta as before. The Duo Semangka personnel admitted that she has been bored for about 4 months with her entertainment activities being halted due to the Corona outbreak.

"I have been in Malang for 4 months. The activities are just exercising, eating, sleeping, playing with my phone, and doing endorsement work," she said in Malang.

Clara said that all of her off-air work has been canceled or postponed and this situation is experienced by almost all artists. So, it is hoped that the condition will slowly recover, even though they still have to go through the New Normal period.

"Currently, the income only comes from endorsements. God willing, in August there will be off-air offers for the Regional Election, there are offers at several points, with a down payment. After the corona situation is over, I want to quickly perform, earn a large amount of money, because I'm tired of staying at home. Just eating and sleeping, getting bored, that's why I really hope," she explained.

1. Shooting with Dewi Perssik

Clara also has a shooting agenda with Dewi Perssik who recently had intense communication with her. She considers Dewi Perssik as a sister who often gives advice and input.

"Incidentally, Kak Dewi Perssik is like my older sister who is very strict. She is truly extraordinary. That's why when I was about to return to Jakarta, she really told me to go on a diet, lose weight, and so on. That's why I am motivated," she said.

As she prepares to return to Jakarta, Clara spends her time doing aerobics, fitness, and jogging near her house. She takes advantage of the mornings to jog at the Velodrome in Kota Malang, near her house.

Due to the long holiday, her weight had increased drastically, so she needed to lose a little. Fortunately, she is someone who easily gains weight and also easily loses weight.

"During the month of May, after fasting, her appetite really increased. Since I was about to return to Jakarta, I really had to exercise extra and go on a diet again," she said.

2. Follow the Development

In early July, Clara decided to return to Jakarta after previously being delayed due to technical issues. In addition, she was also waiting for the development of conditions and activities in the Capital City through the New Normal.

"Actually, on the 13th, there was already shooting at Global TV. Apparently, it was canceled because my manager wasn't sure yet," she said.

Clara admitted to experiencing difficulties in managing the Jakarta Exit and Entry Permit (SKIM) due to her assistant having a North Sumatra ID card. So, she had to resolve that issue first.

"It's more difficult to make SIKM, okay, my Malang ID card works, but my assistant is from Medan, that's the problem. It's not possible for her to be dropped off at the toll road, she might get kidnapped," she laughed.

3. Asked to Self-Isolate Upon Arrival

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Clara Gopa initially returned to Malang with her partner in Duo Semangka, along with her manager and assistant. They were visited by the neighborhood head and the representative of the Mayor of Malang, who asked them to self-isolate.

"Initially, I never thought it would be complicated, that I would be visited by the City Government. Well, I decided to go home because in my family group, my sister told me to go home, so I decided to go," she said.

"Then, I made a story that I was in Malang, not for long, about 3 days in Malang, the head of the neighborhood came, Ms. Clara is going home, how did they know? Actually, they were quiet, but it turns out they knew," she continued.

Several agencies came, including representatives from the Mayor of Malang, which shocked her. But after being explained, Clara was then asked to undergo self-isolation.

"Honestly, I came three days ago, I am self-isolating following the government's instructions. Well, Ms. Clara, please follow the government's instructions, don't go out for 14 days, especially when Covid-16 was spreading rapidly at that time," she said.

4. Joining Socialization

Because of that incident, Clara finally had the opportunity to join socialization and share in order to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission. A number of hand sanitizers, PPE suits, and masks were distributed to those in need.

"I had a lot of endorsements, there were so many hand sanitizers, at that time it was difficult to find in the market. They were distributed to the local neighborhood, to residents who couldn't afford to buy them," she explained.

She also participated in activities by providing food for online motorcycle taxi drivers who were experiencing a decrease in orders. Food and masks were distributed on the roadside, while sharing takjil during Ramadan.

Clara herself admitted to always wearing a mask in every activity and avoiding crowded places, including during her morning run around the nearby field. During her time in Malang, Clara also admitted that she still didn't dare to go to the mall, even though some have started operating again.

"I still don't dare to go to the mall, even though they say it's safe, but I'm still a little afraid. Just better to be cautious, no need to go out yet. That's why I get upset sometimes when I see people who don't comply with government regulations," she added.

5. Invite the Community

New Normal but then possessed collectively to the mall without using masks or adequate personal protection. Clara invites the community to pay attention to health protocols, because if not careful it can endanger oneself and others.

Moreover, the things faced now are invisible that can attack and spread to anyone.

"I don't want it to be like that, sometimes it's annoying. But what can we do, we are Indonesians, we also experience it, we are not as afraid as foreigners," she said.

(kpl/dar/frs)