5 Regulations of Level 4 PPKM Extended for Business Owners, Know to Keep Your Business Running

Kapanlagi.com - Until now, the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in Indonesia has not been resolved. The government continues to make efforts to reduce the number of transmission cases by issuing various policies. Most recently, on July 26, 2021, President Joko Widodo announced that the level 4 PPKM (Community Activity Restrictions) regulations were extended in the Java and Bali regions. The plan is to extend the level 4 PPKM until August 2, 2021.

According to liputan6.com, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan mentioned three considerations for implementing PPKM at levels 3 and 4. These three considerations include the rate of transmission cases and the health system response based on WHO guidelines, as well as indicators regarding the socio-economic conditions of the community.

The extension of level 4 PPKM will certainly have an impact on the daily activities of the community. Especially for business actors who inevitably have to limit their production activities and services.

So far, the government has been quite firm in taking action against business actors who violate the PPKM regulations. Therefore, it is necessary for every business actor to know the rules during the extended level 4 PPKM.

Summarized from liputan6.com, here are some rules of the extended level 4 PPKM that need to be known by business actors.

1. Rules for Traders in the Market

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Markets become a place for people to engage in buying and selling transactions to fulfill their daily needs. However, as we know, markets are one of the places prone to crowding. Therefore, the government has implemented strict regulations for traders in the traditional markets during the extended level 4 PPKM period.

Markets that sell basic necessities and daily necessities are still allowed to open and operate. However, the opening of markets must be accompanied by strict implementation of health protocols. In addition, the population is also heavily restricted, only 50 percent of the usual capacity. Markets are also only allowed to open until 3 p.m. local time.

2. Rules for Street Vendors

Meanwhile, there are also rules that street vendors must adhere to during this level 4 PPKM. Street vendors are still allowed to trade while implementing strict health protocols. The trading hours for street vendors are until 9 p.m. local time. Furthermore, rules and policies regarding street vendors are also under the authority's regulations.

3. Rules for Grocery Store Owners and Other Small Businesses

Not only market traders and street vendors, but small businesses such as grocery stores, sales agents, laundry services, hair salons, and others are also affected by PPKM level 4. These small business owners must also implement strict health protocols in their activities. Similar to street vendors, the operating hours of small businesses are also limited until 9:00 PM local time.

4. Rules for Food Stalls

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It cannot be denied that the culinary business is also one of the most affected by the pandemic. Many culinary businesses have to close down. Others have to strategize to survive. Previously, culinary business owners were advised not to serve dine-in customers. It is more recommended to provide delivery or take-away services.

During this PPKM level 4, culinary businesses such as food stalls are still allowed to operate, as long as they comply with strict health protocols. In addition to strict health protocols, restaurants and food stalls are required to close before 8:00 PM local time. As an additional rule to prevent crowds, the time for each visitor is limited to 20 minutes.

5. Rules for Transportation Services

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In addition to rules for traders and culinary businesses, policies for public transportation are also being highlighted. This is because transportation is also important for people's mobility. However, in its operation, the transportation system also creates crowds that increase the risk of transmission. Therefore, the government has also issued regulations for the transportation system during PPKM level 4.

Various modes of transportation such as public vehicles, mass transportation, conventional and online taxis, and rental vehicles must comply with a number of rules. These modes of transportation are still allowed to operate with a maximum capacity of 50 percent. In addition, every transportation business operator is required to implement strict health protocols.

Those are some of the regulations that have been extended for businesses during PPKM level 4. We hope this information is useful!

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