Some 52 coached tailors are empowered to produce cloth masks, which will be distributed to residents for free.

Central Jakarta Industry Trade Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Sub-agency Head Bangun Richard said those tailors are from eight sub-districts in his region. Actually they have been empowered to make masks since April 17.

"Based on report gathered, from April 17 to May 4, they have completed around 26,750 masks," he told, Monday (5/4).

He ensured that this action will continue in accordance with the availability of raw materials and needs in the field.

"We can't be sure when its production is finished, as it depends on the distribution of materials provided by the PPKUKM agency," he stated.