Start of PSBB in Malang Raya, Several Vehicles Asked to Turn Back

Kapanlagi.com - Malang Raya, consisting of Malang Regency, Malang City, and Batu City, has begun implementing Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). Vehicles from outside the area must undergo inspection at the entrance checkpoints of Malang City.

Observations by Merdeka.com at the entrance checkpoint towards Surabaya, at Graha Kencana, Malang City. Several four-wheeled vehicles must undergo inspection, and those without a travel permit or necessary equipment are asked to turn back.

Vehicles that are deemed to meet the requirements must also undergo disinfection, passengers must have their body temperature checked and their identities recorded. If their body temperature is high, they are asked to rest for a while before undergoing another check.

1. Must Turn Back

Some vehicles must turn back because they did not bring a travel permit and other necessary documents. One of them is a covered pick-up truck carrying household items and staple foods.

The truck was heading from Surabaya to Malang to deliver those goods. After receiving an explanation, they finally understood and agreed to turn back.

2. Inspection

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As for the inspection of two-wheeled vehicles, it is conducted in the building supply store's yard before entering the city border. Motorcycles with out-of-town license plates are immediately asked to enter the yard and undergo an inspection of their destination and identification documents.

In addition, they also have to undergo disinfection spraying and body temperature measurement. Some motorcycles have to turn back after being deemed to have insufficient reasons and intentions for coming to Malang.

3. Initially Told to Turn Back

Erna (31) and her husband intended to ask for relatives' signatures for land certificate processing. Initially, they were asked to turn back, but after showing the letters from BPN and several reasons.

"The purpose is to ask for signatures for PTSL. It's to the family's house, Pak Dhe. We left from Sidoarjo at 05.30 AM. We know about the PSBB, but we wanted to try first, maybe it's possible. Because it's urgent and must be done as soon as possible," said Erna.

4. Asked to Wait at the Post

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Erna was asked to contact her relative, but she did not have a phone number to call. In addition, her relative is elderly and lives in Dinoyo Village.

Both of them were eventually asked to wait at the post and their sibling was called to come. They were asked to return to Sidoarjo as soon as their business was done.

5. Asked to Return

Malang City Police Chief, Commissioner Leonardus Simamarta, stated that some of those asked to return were not considered important to be in Malang City. One of them is a car that was asked to return because it sent goods without complete documents.

"They only sent goods, but what I saw was just a relocation. They brought groceries and mattresses," he said.

Leo added that they will still make arrangements to face the arrival of more people. Because it is certain that during active working days, there will be more road users, so a larger area will be needed for four-wheeled vehicle inspections.

"We will make arrangements, maybe we will use the front area, if it's about the wheels, it's not a problem," he explained.

6. Advised to Bring Complete Documents

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Meanwhile, the Mayor of Malang, Sutiaji, revealed that there are still many residents from outside the city who enter Malang even on Sundays. Therefore, residents who have important matters are advised to prepare the necessary documents in accordance with the applicable regulations.

"Please complete the requirements when entering Malang, especially if it is a crucial and important matter. By doing so, there will be no congestion here, as the community already knows what is allowed and what is not," he explained.

7. Effective for Two Weeks

Sutiaji emphasized that for crucial matters, they will not be a problem and will be served according to their needs. After observing for about an hour, Sutiaji also assessed that the implementation is quite effective, and it is hoped that it will continue to be the path to eradicating Covid-19.

"It is effective, this is the initial step, and this behavior must continue because we do not know until when Covid-19 will last," he said.

The Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Malang Raya will be implemented for the next 14 days, starting from Sunday (17/5) until May 31, 2020.

(kpl/dra/ssm)