Memories Of Today, April 10, 2020: SBY Releases Song With The Theme Of The COVID-19 Pandemic, Light In Darkness

The 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono or SBY, created a song about the COVID-19 pandemic entitled "Light in the Darkness". (Instagram@aniyudhoyono)

JAKARTA - In memory today, two years ago, April 10, 2020, former President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) released a song titled "Light in the Darkness." The song was made for those who are battling COVID-19.

The musical arrangements were made by musician Tohpati. While the video clip is presented by Ivan Bandhita. Those who sing it are no less classy. The song was performed directly from Joy Tobing to Ita Purnamasari.

The Indonesian government noted that the COVID-19 pandemic entered Indonesia in early March. The origin of the COVID-19 victim who came from Depok, West Java. The wider audience also knows him with the initials of patients cases 01, 02, and 03.

However, that does not mean that COVID-19 only entered in March. There is a lot of speculation going on. Experts, including epidemiologists, say that COVID-19 has entered the country early. Since January. The assumption was made because Indonesia is a country that is rather slow in closing the door to arrivals from abroad.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono played guitar accompanied by Ani Yudhoyono, accompanied by Sudi Silalahi and Andi Alifian Malarangeng. (National Library)

What is clear is that whenever COVID-19 enters, its spread is now even more massive. The impact of the presence of COVID-19 is no less big than other countries. All kinds of sectors are affected. No exception. Many companies went out of business, especially small-scale goods and services businesses. Not to mention, every day the death toll is falling. Likewise those who died.

The government itself is considered slow in taking a stand. All kinds of solutions, such as sterilization of crowded areas, have not received satisfactory results. Therefore, keep your distance so that the work from home program becomes a mainstay. The instructions are in accordance with those echoed by the United Nations. The impact is significant. The pace of COVID-19 is manageable. But that doesn't mean COVID-19 is gone.

"The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is not only detrimental to the economy but also to the health side. The virus that started in the city of Wuhan, China, has even affected the economies of countries around the world, including Indonesia. The global economy is certain to slow down, following the WHO's decision to mention the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic that affects the business world."

"In Indonesia, the government is trying to make various efforts to suppress the impact of virus 19 on the industry. Several economic stimuli were launched, the President even asked all parties to carry out social distancing including Work From Home (WFH) and several regional heads decided to cancel teaching and learning activities. The following is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Indonesian economy and government policies. Industries that are affected," said Wildah Hayati Nasution in the book The Phenomenon of Society in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2021).

National figures are concerned about the state of the pandemic in Indonesia. SBY is one of them. This concern is expressed in the form of a song. He composed a song called Light in Darkness. The song contains a message of optimism that COVID-19 can be conquered.

The song was officially released via his wife's Instagram, Ani Yudhoyono (@aniyudhoyono) on April 10, 2020. Those involved in this song are also great musicians. Call it Tohpati who worked on music. Ivan Bandhito for the video clip. Even the singers of the songs all come from flashy singers. These include Joy Tobing, Sandhy Sondoro, Yuni Shara, Ariyo Wahab, Ita Purnamasari, Lala Karmela, Andy Rif, and Irang Perdana.

Music is one of the most occupied hobbies of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (ANTARA/Widodo S Jusuf)

“Through this song that I created, 'Light in the Darkness,' I want to share my feelings, passion and hope. God willing, there will be a bright tomorrow. Every cloud has a silver lining."

“I dedicate this song to my beloved Indonesian people, especially those who are struggling and struggling on the front lines. The patients as well as the doctors and nurses. May God, the Most Gracious and Merciful, protect and save the fighters for humanity, and all of us," concluded SBY.