Vaccines Make Economic Recovery Instantly, SBY: Don't Think Like That, God Doesn't Like It

Former President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (Photo: Instagram @ sb.yudhoyono)

JAKARTA - The 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he was optimistic that Indonesia still had a way to succeed in 2021. This means that there is an opportunity for Indonesia to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and restore the economy this year.

Through a note entitled 'Indonesia in 2021: Opportunities for Success Are There, Don't Let Us Be Wasted' on his official Facebook account, SBY said in his observations the public's attitudes are quite diverse in facing 2021, ranging from optimistic and pessimistic, resignation and indifference, to enthusiasm. to participate in changing the condition of society for the better.

"I myself choose to be more cautious (cautious optimism) and believe that our country still has a way to be successful. This means that there are opportunities for the easing of the corona storm and the recovery of our economy," he said, quoted on Friday, January 8.

SBY admits that the year 2020 has passed is a very tough year for the global community, including Indonesia. He said the COVID-19 pandemic was very violent and had even claimed significant lives. The impact and its aftermath is an economic crisis that hits all countries in the world.

"The number of Indonesians infected with COVID-19 and who died is also quite large, and is listed as the largest in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Our economy is also experiencing recession and other pressures, which ultimately add to the burden of life and suffering of our people, "he said.

According to SBY, the reduction of COVID-19 cases and the recovery of the national economy did not come from heaven. Because of that, he reminded himself not to act as if a good opportunity would come by itself.

For example, said SBY, don't because the vaccine has arrived, the pandemic will definitely disappear soon. Then after that thought that the Indonesian economy would recover and even skyrocketed.

"Don't behave and think like that. God doesn't like it. Our attitude and way of thinking should be with new enthusiasm and determination, let's be more united and do our best so that we can overcome all the problems of the nation in 2021," he said.