TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, Jokowi says

Jokowi also said Southeast Asia should start loosening travel restrictions, including vaccinated lanes for inoculated arrivals with negative COVID-19 tests. He said it was important the region reforms to prepare for future health crises.

Reuters
Jakarta
Mon, October 25, 2021 Published on Oct. 25, 2021 Published on 2021-10-25T10:12:58+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, Jokowi says President Jokowi said on Monday some regions in the country will reopen. (Courtesy of Presidential Secretariat Press Bureau/-)

I

ndonesia will gradually reopen parts of the country where COVID-19 vaccination rates are above 70 percent, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo told a Southeast Asian business forum on Monday.

Jokowi also said Southeast Asia should start loosening travel restrictions, including vaccinated lanes for inoculated arrivals with negative COVID-19 tests. He said it was important the region reforms to prepare for future health crises.

Earlier in October, Indonesia reopened its tourist island Bali for some international travellers, including those from China, New Zealand, and Japan, among others.

Bali's Ngurah Rai international airport will be open to foreign tourists from Oct. 14, with visitors required to quarantine for eight days at their own expense.

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's biggest economy, exited its first recession in over two decades in the second quarter, though a COVID-19 resurgence and ensuing social restrictions likely weighed on the recovery momentum.

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.