Erick Thohir Believes That The Plan To Export Maritime Trade Can Restore The Economy Due To COVID-19

BUMN Minister Erick Thohir (Photo: Twitter @erickthohir)

JAKARTA - Chairperson of the Committee for Handling COVID-19 and National Economic Recovery (KPCPEN) Erick Thohir said that his party would focus on trade in the maritime sector to restore the economy due to the impact of COVID-19.

This economic recovery effort is included in the "Indonesia grows" program, which will be carried out after the health care program and the provision of economic stimulus to the community.

"We want to boost the maritime economy. This is an opportunity for us to sell our products, such as agriculture, plantations, fruits, and others," said Erick in a virtual discussion, Tuesday, September 15.

Erick predicts that world economic growth will advance to southern countries. It is possible that this economic growth will move more in Asian countries than in Europe.

"Countries that survive COVID-19 are one of the countries that have a large population and natural resources. Natural resources will be a priority because we are rich in natural resources," said Erick.

In addition, Erick also plans to increase gasification in the coal sector to reduce LPG imports. He also plans to make Indonesia the largest battery producer in the world.

Furthermore, Erick is also waiting for the Work Creation Bill to be passed by the government and the DPR. Because, according to him, this regulation will increase investment competition with neighboring countries.

"If indeed the Job Creation Bill is passed, we will see how competition rather than investment is not inferior to Vietnam and Myanmar, especially in the land case," he said.