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The Indonesian government prepares the opening of nine economic sectors in the new normal era. The nine sectors are mining, petroleum, industrial, construction, plantation, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, logistics and transportation of goods.

Expert staff  at the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Raden Edi Prio Pambudi in a discussion themed "Precondition of opening 9 economic sector" in Jakarta, Thursday (18/6) said, the handling policy of Covid-19 and economic recovery is like two sides of the coin, this means it must be effective and go together. Pandemic Covid-19 has made business stops as well as impacting socio-economic, and now the government must also return the economy wheels back. He  said, the economic business sector has been determined, with emphasis on health factors. He also calculates risks by collecting data and seeing social and health aspects. In health there are provisions that should be enforced such as maintaining hygiene, wearing masks to prevent transmission.

While from the socio-economic side, he   continues to figure out how to contribute significantly to the economy.  For example, which  absorbs labor, or has a broad association with other sectors. Furthermore, the opening of these sectors depends on the opening of the region not impacted or has a low risk of the Covid 19  cases (green Zone) so as  not to cause new problems due to transmission. He  also said the process of re-opening the economic sector is a preferred middle road decision. One side of this will keep the spread of this virus not increasing, but on the other hand also quickly restore the national economic conditions.

Meanwhile, in the same discussion an  economist who is also  rector of Atma Jaya University, Augustine Prasetyantoko said, Indonesia is currently entering a new phase. This phase requires not only technical matters but thorough awareness and discipline. So this becomes the task of all parties, not only the government but all elements of society. On the other hand, he also recalls behavioral change in this normal new period to create a potential economic opportunity. For example, the health sector needs personal protective equipment (PPE) or create medicines and vaccines with natural resources in Indonesia. It can also encourage other domestic products to the global market.