'I'm Not Going To Let You Down': The 20-year-old Says He's 'very Good' At Being A 'big Hit'

Ganjar Pranowo has his own answer about choosing health or economy during the pandemic. (Instagram.com/ganjar_pranowo)

JAKARTA – Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo gave a stern answer when asked whether to prioritize the economic sector or health sector in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, health problems should take precedence when the corona pandemic has not hit as it is happening in Central Java now and also other areas of Indonesia.

"If I clearly choose health. Once we put the economy and health first, we fall, we all die. So it remains health that is prioritized. But that doesn't mean the economy is shutting down," he told VOI in a long-distance interview.

In the current conditions must indeed firmly choose. When health is tightened once, then the economic consequences will die. And on the contrary when the economy is opened once then health will also be affected. So the solution that Ganjar is doing is the middle way, he still prioritizes health by not killing the economic sector.

"So if the health is really then the economy is really dead, but if the economy is really then we die really. That's why we prioritize his health, the economy we run. The risk is already mitigated, there will be additions (COVID-19 sufferers) but still under control. Because there is no way we can choose just one in the current context," he said.

Ganjar Pranowo. (Instagram.com/ganjar_pranowo)

In fact, between the economic and health sectors can be in line. But in its implementation is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Especially for people who have not been disciplined. Surveillance and vigilance must always be increased and the public is constantly reminded.

According to Ganjar Pranowo, people should also change their mindset in the current corona pandemic. "The public mindset must also change if it doesn't change," he said. He exemplified the people in Taiwan who he saw successfully facing difficult circumstances in the midst of the corona pandemic. Public awareness is very high about vigilance in the fight against COVID-19.

Ganjar tweeted the term President Jokowi in terms of handling the economy during the corona pandemic. "If mr. Jokowi's term is gassed and braked," he said. There are times when the economy is braked but if things have improved it can be gassed again. So on in tackling economic problems.

Ganjar is aware that such policies are disliked by those who are concerned in the field of health, such as nakes and epidemiologists. "If the epidemiologists do not compromise, the need for lockdown to overcome the issue of COVID-19," he said.

Sillaturahmi Virtual

Before the corona pandemic hit the world, Ganjar Pranowo had been actively using social media to communicate with the public. And what he did turned out to be effective. His communication with the netizens was greeted enthusiastically. In addition to Ganjar, The Governor of West Java Ridwan Kamil and several other Regional Heads are also active in social media.

In the momentum of eid al-Fitr, Ganjar did not hold an open house in his official residence as Governor. He used social media to socialize Eid al-Fitr online with his citizens.

Ganjar Pranowo and his family had a virtual Eid al-Fitr meeting with the people of Central Java. (Instagram.com/ganjar_pranowo)

If Jokowi used to be known for his blusukan action, what he did can also be said blusukan but the medium is different. "I do e-blouse with social media. And who participated in eid al-Fitr friendship was a lot. They are not only domiciled in Central Java, but there are also those from outside the province even from abroad," said Ganjar Pranowo.