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Deputy Jakarta Governor Ahmad Riza Patria has announced that the Jakarta Provincial Administration will take a wait and see approach to face-to-face classes.

The Gerindra party politician maintained his stance on Friday, despite Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Development Nadiem Makarim’s assertion that they are safe to hold.

‘’The Jakarta Provincial Administration we will assess the facts and data on Covid-19 cases [in the capital] before we reopen schools,” Riza said.

“While we appreciate Nadiem’s request [to reopen schools, the existence of Covid-19 cases [in Jakarta] should be taken into consideration.”

Riza pointed out that Covid-19 cases in the capital is starting to increase. “The surge in cases can be traced to the numbers of people who are starting to stream back to Jakarta from the Eid al-Fitr or Idul Fitri holidays,” he added.

“Aside from rising case numbers, new Covid-19 variants from Great Britain, India and South Africa has been found in Jakarta.” Riza suggested that schools and their faculty and staff refrain from prematurely holding face-to-face classes.

Last Wednesday,Nadiem announced that Indonesia is ready to reopen schools despite the increase in Covid-19 classes after the Idul Fitri holidays, because malls, offices and other public buildings have reopened.

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https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2021/06/05/06412561/soal-sekolah-tatap-muka-di-dki-wagub-kita-harus-lihat-fakta-kasus-covid. 

Surveillance Cameras Catch Sight of Mysterious Lights and Booms Over Banyuwangi, East Java

Surveillance cameras installed to catch wildlife and other sights on Mount Raung in East Java’s Banyuwangi Regency has captured a rare find they least expected.

Instead of a Javanese tiger or other extinct species, the cameras caught a sight that is more akin to UFOs (unidentified flying objects) on Friday night.

“CCTV cameras caught sight of a flash of light around the peak of Mount Raung. We also heard a mysterious boom,” said Mukijo, the Volcano Observation Post (PPGA) head for the area.

“We are unsure about the origins of the light and sound. But we are certain it was not volcanic activity.”

Mukijo asserted that the PPGA for Mount Raung deals with volcanic activity, not for any phenomena in the skies. “The boom was also heard in other areas, such as the neighboring district of Bondowoso and the Kalibaru district,” he said.

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https://regional.kompas.com/read/2021/06/05/070640678/teka-teki-kilatan-cahaya-dan-suara-dentuman-terekam-kamera-pengamat-di-atas?page=all#page2.