VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

President Joko Widodo appealed to the 267 million Indonesians to always wear masks. The President emphasized that the use of masks can truly materialize as a national discipline during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The President organized, handled the Covid-19 pandemic through the Covid-19 Handling Committee, and measured National Economic Recovery in planning and implementation, especially in the capital city of Jakarta.

"The basic principle of handling this is the balance and integration of health safety and the people's economy," President Jokowi said on Tuesday.

"Balance, coordination, and integration are the keys to achieving optimal health and economy, with the harmonious collaboration of the central government, regional governments, and the participation of all citizens," he added.

The President said the participation and collaboration of all parties are manifested in the willingness to carry out health protocols.

"The majority of Indonesian individuals have moved with awareness to comply with health protocols, such as wearing masks when going out, maintaining physical distance, and washing hands with soap in running water," he explained.

With the growing public awareness, President Joko Widodo remains at the forefront and tirelessly reminds and invites all elements of the nation to collaborate in making life habit masks for adaptation during the pandemic as a form of national discipline.

"We are also grateful to God for the recovery of 158,405 Covid-19 patients [on Sep. 14, 2020]. Let's continue to wear masks together to protect ourselves, protect our beloved country, the Republic of Indonesia," he concluded. (RRI)