As Indonesia continues its struggle to control the COVID-19 pandemic, many regions have come up with creative ways to curb the spread of the disease, including various punishments for those caught violating health protocols.
The Jakarta Post has compiled a list of unique measures imposed by regional administrations across the country.
Central Java
Central Java, home to more than 30 million people, has chosen a different approach to handle the COVID-19 outbreak rather than imposing large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) like many other regions across Indonesia.
Instead, it has come up with its own strategy dubbed Jogo Tonggo (neighbors looking after each other), a community movement program in which communities collaborate to ensure residents maintain a physical distance, manage food supplies and help others in response to the pandemic.