Before Reopening, CGV Cinemas in DKI Jakarta Has Passed the Government's Review

Kapanlagi.com - Starting from Wednesday (21/10/2020), cinema entertainment services in DKI Jakarta are allowed to operate again after being closed for seven months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Out of the three major cinema chains, only two have reopened, namely CGV Cinemas and Cinepolis.

Before finally opening to the public, cinemas must first submit an application letter to the Provincial Government. Then it will be reviewed for its feasibility and obtain a Letter of Decision.

"There are several procedures that we must go through before cinemas can reopen. The government has given instructions that cinema owners must submit an application letter for reopening to the Provincial Government, specifically to the Department of Tourism and Creative Economy. We submitted it to them, and then the letter was followed up by their visit to our cinema," said Hariman Chalid, Public Relations of CGV Cinemas, during the reopening of CGV Grand Indonesia, Central Jakarta.

1. Review of Facilities and Health Protocols

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The review includes the provision of facilities that support the implementation of health protocols. Whether it is in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Jakarta Provincial Government or vice versa.

"Last Monday they came to check the facilities, what kind of health protocols, simulations, and on that day they also provided an evaluation in the form of separate notes for us. In general, they are quite satisfied with what we have implemented and finally the permit for the opening of cinemas from the Tourism Office was issued on Tuesday," Hariman continued.

2. Jakarta Becomes the Third City

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Jakarta becomes the third city where CGV Cinemas reopens in four locations, namely Grand Indonesia, Aeon Mall, Green Pramuka Mall, and Transmart Cempaka Putih. Two weeks earlier, it started in Bandung, followed by Batam a week later.

"This is the first day of reopening in Jakarta since it was closed in March, there are four cinemas that are opened. Before Jakarta, we have already opened cinemas in Bandung and Batam. Jakarta is the third city," Hariman said.

3. Maintain Distance - Wear Masks

Who here misses watching movies in the cinema? But don't forget to continue implementing health protocols. #RememberMother'sMessage, wear masks, maintain distance, and regularly wash hands with soap. Not only to protect ourselves but also the people around us. Stay safe!

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