Entertainment industry association Asphija (Asosiasi Pengusaha\nHiburan Jakarta) has called for involvement in drafting the technical\nregulations of the Regional Regulation No 7 of 2025 on the Smoke-Free\nZone (KTR). The aim is to ensure the policy remains fair and does not\nharm the nightlife industry. This follows the implementation of Perda No\n7\/2025 on KTR.<\/p>\n
Asphija\u2019s Chairman, Kukuh Prabowo, said the principles of restriction\nand regulation in the KTR Perda can still run alongside the operations\nof cafes, bars, live music venues, and nightclubs. \u2018Total bans on\nsmoking or the application of KTR in nightlife venues would be\ninappropriate, given that customers accessing nightlife are certainly\naged 21 years and over,\u2019 he said in Jakarta on Wednesday (4\/3). \u2018We hope\nthat before the technical rules of DKI Jakarta\u2019s KTR Perda are issued,\nwe will still be included in discussions so that the rules remain fair\nand accommodate shared interests,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
Asphija views the KTR implementation should focus on socialisation\nand education, not on punitive sanctions. Moreover, the nightlife sector\nis under considerable economic pressure.<\/p>\n
Since January 2024, the Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI\nJakarta) has formally implemented Perda No 1\/2024 increasing the Tax on\nGoods and Services Not Elsewhere Classified (PBJT) for discos, karaoke,\nnightclubs, and bars from 25% to a range from 40% to 75% maximum. The\nimpact has been a 30-40% drop in visits and a similar fall in turnover,\naccording to industry players.<\/p>\n
\u2018Our entertainment sector is actually not less competitive than\nBangkok or Kuala Lumpur. Do not add more restrictions that press it\nfurther. It should be limited, not completely banned. Especially in the\ncurrent consumer purchasing power environment, people will seek cheaper\nentertainment,\u2019 Kukuh noted.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the entertainment sector\u2019s contribution to\nregional revenue is not small. By July 2025, the Jakarta Provincial\nGovernment\u2019s entertainment sector tax realisation reached Rp343.4\nbillion. Data from the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia shows that in\nQuarter II 2025, the entertainment and recreation services sector\nrecorded the highest growth of 11.31%, driven by increased travel by\ndomestic and international tourists.<\/p>\n
Kukuh hopes that through collaboration between the government,\nindustry players, and the public, KTR regulations can operate without\nkilling the heartbeat of the entertainment industry. \u2018Our hope is that\nwith regulations that are more responsive and adjustments to certain\nrules, our entertainment industry can compete with neighbouring\ncountries,\u2019 he said. (E-4)<\/p>\n
Perda No 7\/2025 on KTR in DKI Jakarta is seen as a middle ground\nbetween health interests and economic viability.<\/p>\n
The implementation of Perda No 7\/2025 is seen as potentially\nnarrowing the space for citizens\u2019 economy.<\/p>\n
The KTR Perda is claimed to be on a middle ground between health and\neconomic viability.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/entertainment-entrepreneurs-seek-involvement-in-the-technical-rules-of-jakartas-smoke-free-zone-by-law-1772633732", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }