Along with his entourage, he arrived in Ancol at 10 a.m. local time, and directly supervised the implementation of health protocols at the southern main gate.
Shortly thereafter, the minister immediately headed to the Beachpool and spoke to visitors. He urged them to continue to implement health protocols by wearing a mask and periodically washing their hands.
He thereafter observed the Ancol Art Market that was not too crowded.
Quite a few merchants had closed their stalls, but he admitted to feeling a sense of satisfaction, as the existing merchants continued to wear a mask and provided hand sanitizers.
After the Art Market, the minister, along with his group, headed to the Fantasy Land (Dunia Fantasi) or Dufan. At the amusement park, Uno checked the entryway while conversing with the managers regarding the condition at Ancol.
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He told journalists that he was satisfied with the performance of Ancol's staff, who have implemented stringent health protocols.
"I want to remind that we are still in the midst of the pandemic, so continue to implement health protocols," he affirmed.
"I also noticed that the PeduliLindungi application was followed in an integrated manner," he noted.
Earlier, it was reported that the Ancol Dreamland tourism area in North Jakarta will remain operational until the end of 2021, on Friday, December 31, and the start of 2022, on Saturday, January 1, though it would only open until 14:00 p.m. local time.
Visitors keen on exercising could enter Ancol from 6 a.m. local time. Meanwhile, visitors coming for recreational purposes could arrive at 9 a.m. local time.
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Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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