21 September
The Indonesian Government has said that the military and national police will work together to enhance monitoring of health protocol rules, The Jakarta Post reported. The military will ensure people wear masks and maintain social distancing. During a teleconference, Indonesia Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said: “Each military command is tasked with [providing] guidance to neighbourhood units using assertive messages and health protocols.”
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