As cities and regencies across Indonesia start to relax economic and social restrictions in light of the central government鈥檚 New Normal campaign by reopening trade centers, businesses are well advised to pay heed to the provisions and health protocols laid out by the latest circular from the Trade Ministry.
n relation to the directive of the President of the Republic of Indonesia relating to Large-Scale Social Restrictions (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar 鈥� 鈥淧SBB鈥�) in the Mitigation of COVID-19, as well as in order to maintain the availability of goods as well as the continuity of its distribution of goods and services for public needs, on May 28, 2020, the Ministry of Trade issued Circular the Minister of Trade Number 12 of 2020 on the Resumption of Trading Activities During the Covid-19 Pandemic and the New Normal (鈥�Circular 12/2020鈥�).&苍产蝉辫;
Under Circular 12/2020, the trading activity operators that organizes trading transactions for Staple Goods (Bahan Pokok) and Essential Goods (Barang Penting), Basic Food Necessities (Kebutuhan Pangan), Oil and Gas Fuels and Energy, Healthcare Facilities or Other Facilities in the Framework of the Fulfillment of Healthcare and Tourism Service Facilities must implement new normal provisions. Based on the locations of these trading activities, the provisions are as follows:
Traditional Markets
- Ensure that all Merchants, Market Management and their supporting Organs are negative Covid-19 based on a proof of PCR Test/Rapid Test results facilitated by local Regional-Level Government, and are wearing masks, face shields and gloves during their activities;
- Merchants who trade in Traditional Markets are arranged by rotation with a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between merchants;
- Implement circulation arrangements and time limits for visits, as well as enforce the maximum visitor quota of 30% of the number of visits during normal conditions by implementing strict control at entry and exit points set up to prevent crowding in accordance with health protocols;
Convenience Stores (Minimarkets, Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Department Stores)
- Implement circulation arrangements and time limits for visits, as well as enforce the maximum visitor quota of 40% of the number of visits during normal conditions by implementing strict control at entry and exit points set up to prevent crowding in accordance with health protocols;
- Ensure that all Store Management and Clerks are negative Covid-19 based on a proof of PCR Test/Rapid Test results conducted by Shop Owners/local Health Office and are wearing masks, face shields and gloves during activities;
- Implement a distance restriction of 1.5 meters and a enforce a maximum of 10 persons-only on payment transactions at the cashier, further prioritizing electronic money/non-cash payments;
Restaurants/Diners/Eateries, Cafes;
- Implement circulation arrangements and time limits for visits, as well as enforce the maximum visitor quota of 40% of the number of visits during normal conditions by implementing strict control at entry and exit points that are set up to prevent crowding in accordance with health protocols;
- Ensure that all Staffs, Management, and Waiters/Waitresses of Restaurants/Diners/Eateries are negative Covid-19 based on a proof of PCR Test/Rapid Test results conducted by Restaurant/Diner/Eatery Owners or local Health Office and are wearing masks, face shields and gloves during activities;
- Implement a distance restriction of 1 meter and a maximum of 5 persons on payment transactions at the cashier.
Pharmacies/Drugstores and Medical Equipment Stores;
- Implement circulation arrangements and time limits for visits, as well as enforce the maximum visitor quota of 40% of the number of visits during normal conditions by implementing strict control at entry and exit points that are set up to prevent crowding in accordance with health protocols;
- Ensure that all Clerks and Management of Pharmacies/Drugstores and Healthcare Facility Stores are negative Covid-19 based on a proof of PCR Test/Rapid Test results conducted by Owners of Pharmacies/Drugstores and Healthcare Facility Stores or local Health Office and are wearing masks, face shields and gloves during activities;
- Maintain a minimum queuing distance at cashiers of 1 meter and a maximum of 5 persons
- Arrange the layout of chairs in waiting lounges and the distance between drug counters and customers of at least 1 meter.
Malls or Shopping Centers;
- Implement a circulation arrangements and time limits for visits, as well as the maximum visitor quota of 35% of the number of visits during normal conditions by implementing strict control at entry and exit points that are set up to prevent crowding in accordance with health protocols;
- Require merchants to wear masks, face shields and gloves;
- Require buyers to wear masks and wash their hands before entering Malls or Shopping Centers;
- Implement a distance restriction of 1 meter and a maximum of 5 persons when making payment transactions at the cashier;
- Separate entry and exit points for visitors.