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Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati. ANTARA FOTO

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati while highlighting the spirit of Kartini Day called on all citizens of the nation to become the heroes of humanity despite being confined to their homes during the COVID-19 outbreak.

"Akin to Kartini, the walls of the house should not prevent us from caring for our fellow human beings," Indrawati was quoted as saying through her personal Instagram account @smindrawati in Jakarta, Tuesday.

Dressed in a white kebaya and batik cloth, she recalled that a century ago, Raden Ajeng Kartini was locked in a house owing to the customary, social, and cultural rules followed during that time.

However, the obstacles did not pose a hindrance to the national hero to continue to work and voice his concern for his fellow human beings.

Indrawati emphasized that Kartini's spirit is expected to serve as a guiding beacon for Indonesians today to unitedly fight COVID-19.

"The Creator expects humanity to be able to always care for their fellow humans and protect the universe. Have we all cared?" the minister questioned.

The former managing director of the World Bank is optimistic that by staying at home, the community would be able to help the government and fellow humans fight the COVID-19 pandemic at least by curbing the spread of the disease.

Staying at home also helps medical workers, doctors, nurses, and hospital employees, currently at the forefront and viewed as the heroes of humanity, to shield people from the threat of COVID-19.

"Congratulations on the commemoration of the spirit of Kartini Day. Hopefully, all of you, all of us, can become the heroes of humanity," Indrawati stated. (ANTARA)