Member Of Commission I Of The House Of Representatives Calls The Pandemic Bringing Great Wisdom For The Technology Sector

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JAKARTA - Member of the House of Representatives Commission I A. Rizki Sadig stated, in the past one and a half years Indonesia is experiencing a difficult period due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according to him, the pandemic brings positive lessons, especially in the field of technology.

"Behind this difficulty or during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lesson, namely that we can improve our own skills or abilities in the digital field," he said in the BAKTI Kominfo webinar with the theme "Utilization of ICT for Social and Business", quoted Tuesday, August 24.

In this pandemic situation, he said, all parties are "forced" to adapt to existing conditions, where social interactions in the world of business, education, health and so on have been dominated by the use of technology.

"So it is natural and has become an obligation not to be outdated, so that we can adapt and then interact with the digital world like this," he said.

Lenih continued, Rizki Sadig said, for this reason, the government and the DPR have made maximum efforts to expand the internet network to remote areas so that no area is left behind in the advancement of information and communication technology.

"The government and society must work together to optimize technological progress so that it becomes a fast-growing country in terms of change and progress in the digital era," he explained.