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minister informed. However, if required, officers from the Ministry of Manpower would come
down directly to the workplace, she added.

The minister underlined administrative sanctions would be imposed if there is evidence of health
code violations in the new normal.

"What we are prioritizing is providing guidance on how companies can continue to run their
business, while remaining productive, (and) at the same time, making sure that the health of
their workers is protected," she said.

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news: Routinely evaluate implementation of new normal protocols: Jokowi The Ministry of
Manpower, she stressed, will initially supervise the process via online modes, and if further steps
are needed, then, it will send officers to the concerned locations.

Minister Fauziyah said it would be ensured that though the initial supervision is conducted online,
it does not reduce the quality of the supervision itself.

Earlier, Circular Letter Number M / 7 / AS.02.02 / V / 2020 was issued by the Manpower Minister
on the Business Continuity Plan in Dealing with COVID-19 Pandemic and Prevention Protocol of
COVID-19 Transmission in the Company to provide protection to workers and ensure business
continuity.

The letter stated that entrepreneurs would be expected to recognize business priorities, identify
pandemic risks, plan risk mitigation, identify pandemic impact responses, design and implement
business continuity plans, communicate business continuity plans, and conduct business
continuity planning tests.

In addition, the letter dated May 20, 2020 also emphasized the need for the application of health
protocols in the workplace to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
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