The BUMN Ministry's Office Boy Has Betta Fish Business, Erick Thohir: Reminding Me In The Past

JAKARTA - Erick Thohir appreciates one of the employees at the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) office for choosing to do the betta fish business as an attempt to find additional income. According to the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), what employees do can be a positive example in the time of COVID-19 pandemic.

"The KBUMN office has new residents. Betta fish, one of the office boys who help me every day, is now one of the decorators in the office. As a fellow ornamental fish lover, I am very happy to see the colors of betta fish decorating our office," said Erick as quoted from Instagram @erickthohir, Monday 1 March.

The employee Erick Thohir means is Ahmad, an Office Boy who works at the BUMN Ministry office. Erick talked with Ahmad until the former Inter Milan CEO remembered the first time he started a business.

"I had a chance to chat with Ahmad the Office Boy, now his hobby is not just a hobby, but has become a business opportunity as well. Ahmad, who was originally doing a hobby, is now able to get additional money from selling his fish. It is also a trend in this pandemic era," explained Erick.

"Ahmad's enthusiasm in telling his passion, bringing flashbacks to me when I started doing business the first time. Gather enthusiasm, create opportunities, make maximum effort, be diligent, and don't give up easily. If Ahmad and his friends can do it, you can do it too?! Who is here currently starting a business?!" added Erick.

Citizens in the comments column uploaded by Erick Thohir respected what Ahmad was doing. Most of the netizens also promote their business in the comments column.

"The Minister wants to try @sukondang? I'll send it. Pure and fresh cow's milk without the addition of artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other harmful substances made by me and my friends," wrote the helmi.shemi account.

"I sir, even though I still live with my salary but my wife & I sell local souvenirs (fried onions from Palu) @aqasia_bawanggoreng, please pray & support sir," said aris_supriyono.007 account.