Fully Supporting The Banjar Creative Space Program, Erick Thohir Hopes To Strengthen Bali's Human Resources

Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir. (Photo: Doc. Ministry of SOEs)

JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir fully supports the Banjar Creative Space (BCS) program which was held in Bali. According to him, the presence of this program can continue to strengthen the values of local wisdom that are relevant to the needs and developments of the times. He also hopes that the program can strengthen Bali's human resources, which are more oriented towards technological transformation and digitalization.

"I hope that the Banjar Creative Space initiative, which is also supported by Pertamina through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, can strengthen Bali's human resources, which are more oriented towards technological transformation and digitalization. So that HR progress is also in line with ecosystems and infrastructure such as ports, tourism. hubs, as well as other infrastructure, which the government continues to build," he said in a written statement, Thursday, December 30.

Erick said, there are three global challenges faced by Indonesia, namely the global market, digital disruption and health disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, he assessed that solutions had to be worked out from now on, as the foundation of Indonesia's strength, as has been progressing in Bali.

In addition to encouraging the progress of the creative community network of Banjar Creative Space, Erick Thohir also emphasized the development of large infrastructure such as the Benoa Pelindo Port, Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH). Then provide a definite guarantee for MSMEs to continue to run their business in the midst of a pandemic with Himbara KUR.

The government also opens up opportunities for MSMEs to become SOE partners through the PADI MSME program, supports the businesses of Balinese women and creates jobs through the MEKAAR program, provides assistance to farmers through the MAKMUR program, opens opportunities for Balinese people to become Pertamina masters through the Pertashop program.

"As well as building the Sanur Health SEZ with international standardization so that the Indonesian people do not need to go far for treatment abroad, while strengthening the tourism and health sectors in Bali," he explained.

Deputy Governor of Bali, Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati said that out of 1,493 traditional villages, there are 4,600 banjar bale whose buildings are very well built, and have even been installed with WiFi by the government. So almost all villages in Bali have been covered by WiFi.

"We are at the epicenter of Bali. This is a very extraordinary momentum. Hopefully, the Minister will inspire us all to make Ubud a hub for change in Bali in particular," he said.

He also hopes that through the creativity of young people or Yowana-yowana and the hard work of the Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir in the future Bali will be able to appear not only as before with patterns but also follow current developments and digital technology.

President Joko Widodo's Special Staff Coordinator, Anak Agung Gede Ngurah (AAGN) Ari Dwipayana, who accompanied Minister Erick Thohir, stated that the Banjar Creative Space program initiated by ICCN, BITHUB, Primakara, and other relevant stakeholders was getting stronger with assistance from the Ministry of SOEs.

"Through this program, Banjar is not only a place or space for residents to gather and carry out ongoing dresta traditions, but become a node for sustainable creativity. Especially in the digital era, Banjar can be a place to prepare digital talents who can surf creatively. in the era of the internet of things, producing superior products to strengthen the welfare of Banjar residents," he said.

Ari also hopes that the 4,600 banjars in Bali have three important awareness of culture (culture including art), nature (ecological-environment) and future, to welcome a new era, the digital era.

All solution efforts that continue to progress in Bali are also directed as support for the readiness of Bali, Indonesia, to host the G20 Summit in October 2022.