Many Journalists Fall Exposed To COVID-19, Gus Muhaimin Shares His Grief

JAKARTA – The number of journalists who died due to exposure to COVID-19 brought its own sorrow to this nation. Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar (Gus Muhaimin) also felt the same grief.

The PKB politician also expressed his deep condolences for the deaths of journalists due to COVID-19 and several others who are still being treated.

"Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rajiun. I convey my deepest condolences to the journalists' friends, they are fighters for public information," said Muhaimin Iskandar in his statement in Jakarta, Sunday, July 18.

According to Gus Muhaimin, journalists are public information fighters who are on the front lines so they are prone to being exposed to COVID-19. He conveyed a message to journalists to always be vigilant and to be careful in carrying out their daily duties covering an event.

"Still complying with the health protocol (prokes) in a disciplined manner, never ignore it. Increase empathy internally by reminding each other among fellow journalists in the profession," he said.

The General Chairperson of the PKB DPP also advised all journalists everywhere to use a reporting strategy to not directly interact in crowds of people. However, according to Muhaimin, if you have to interact, make sure the health protocol is really observed.

He claimed to have conveyed his affection to the families of a number of journalists who died in the "war" against COVID-19.