Ridwan Kamil Collects 70 Companies To Raise Funds To Reduce Regional Budget Reliance In Handling COVID-19

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Governor of West Java (West Java) M Ridwan Kamil gathered 70 private companies for fundraising, commitments and other contributions to reduce dependence on the APBD in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. "Because in our calculations this cannot 100 percent rely on the capacity of our APBD. So we open the door as wide as possible to partner with various foreign and domestic entities, "said Kang Emil, Ridwan Kamil's nickname in his press release in Bandung, Wednesday. Fundraising is packaged in a Virtual Roundtable Meeting for COVID-19 Handling in West Java , from Pakuan Building, Bandung City, and attended by around 240 people representing 70 companies from various sectors, both domestic and foreign. The focus in the meeting with the donors was how to ensure the availability of oxygen for patients both hospitalized and those who are isoman at home or at the center. isolation of the village/kelurahan. According to Kang Emil, to meet the needs of the West Java Provincial Government, it cannot only double the capacity of the APBD. Therefore, West Java opens the door as wide as possible to partner with various domestic and foreign entities.

He said the availability of oxygen was important considering that currently no one can confirm when the pandemic will end. "The need for oxygen availability needs to be prepared not only to meet current urgent needs, but also to anticipate the next wave," he said. In the roundtable the West Java Provincial Government received assistance of 1,466 oxygen cylinders from PT Shopee International Indonesia which was given to the West Java Health Service to be later managed by the West Java Oxygen Post. Apart from oxygen cylinders, regulators, and concentrators, there are many other forms of assistance provided by these companies such as facilitation to foreign suppliers, procurement assistance, as well as transportation support. There are also those who provide vaccine assistance to commitments to disburse fresh funds.

Especially for stakeholders who provide fresh funds, if so, the funds will be maximized for oxygen facility infrastructure. "If there are donations in the form of money, it will be prioritized for infrastructure related to oxygen facilities in West Java," said Ridwan Kamil. as well as procurement will be directed directly to the West Java Oxygen Command, represented by Jasa Sarana," he added. The Governor of West Java also appreciated the support of various parties who have given their ability to deal with oxygen scarcity in West Java. "I am very grateful for the so much support and sincerity from all of the participants, and all the assistance that will be given, "he said. This donation for the procurement of oxygen is one of two strategies being carried out by the West Java Provincial Government to ensure that West Java does not lack oxygen. The second strategy is to purchase oxygen from limited funds. If these two strategies are successful, it is hoped that they will become a model for other provinces to implement the same thing. With an independent local government it will ease the burden on the central government in handling COVID-19. Previously, West Java had received 700 oxygen cylinders from the National Amil Zakat Agency of West Java Province and PT Abyro Multitecno Cemerlang. Plus 1,500 tubes from the Governor's connection in Singapore. Assistance also came from PT Krakatau Steel, PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja, Sinar Mas Group, AICO Energi, and PT Serba Dinamik Indonesia (SDI). The gas cylinders have been distributed to 27 regencies/cities with priority areas of the most deprived.