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President of Uzbekistan: Concerns of Social Protection for the Nation.
Published in International News
Tashkent- President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev is bringing together the government and businesses to ensure social protection of the people at times of coronavirus outbreak.
Along with a number of other countries in the world, Uzbekistan is facing consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and social sector, including on the lives of people in cities and regions.
Amid novel coronavirus, the head of state puts a great emphasis on providing support to vulnerable segments of the population and ensuring full operation of industrial enterprises, construction area and country's infrastructure.
Bearing in mind historic and spiritual values of Uzbek nation, its generousity and attention to other people, the President of Uzbekistan recently suggested establishing Magnanimous and Support nationwide movement.
The initiative objective is to further ensure the supply of food and medical facilities to families in need and those who are in temporary jobless. Particularly, entrepreneurs are encouraged to take selfless responsibility to support families in their neighborhood.
In light of upcoming the holy month of Ramadan, an act of goodwill is becoming more noble.
For instance, an entrepreneur, based on his capacity, could help 10 households, while the other one 20, or hire some family members. In return, the government will provide entrepreneurs tax, leasing, credit preferences as well as access to necessary resources.
The initiative expects to be implemented in close collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative Offices, Banks and Social Protection related to Agencies.
The Head of state expresses confidence that Magnanimous and Support nationwide movement will become a bright example of the country's and nations strength. (Nia S. Amira)
* Nia S. Amira is an Indonesian author, journalist, and linguist.
She writes on cultural, international affairs, multi-culturism and religious studies.
Her articles have appeared in over thirty newspapers that are published in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
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MV Lambelu docks at Makasar container terminal in Makassar, South Sulawesi on Tuesday (ANTARA FOTO/Abriawan Abhe/foc.)
As many as 15 crew members from MV Lambelu have tested negative for the coronavirus, while two others tested positive for the virus and were transferred to Dadi Special Hospital in the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar for treatment.
"The 15 crew members of MV Lambela who have tested negative for the COVID-19 have been taken to the Swissbel Hotel to rest while waiting for further developments," chief secretary of state-owned shipping company PT Pelni Persero Yahya Kuncoro said in a press statement released on Thursday.
The 17 crew members are the second group of MV Lambelu crew members disembarking in a local port, based on the guidelines set by the Makassar Port Health Office on Wednesday (April 22).
Kuncoro said the company continued to monitor the health condition of those crew members who were receiving treatment at a hospital or were self-isolating aboard the ship.
"Based on the information we received today, Alhamdulillah (thank God) all crew members are in good health and none of them has complained. They all have received medical services in accordance with the procedure," he said.
MV Lambeli is still maintaining the quarantine and is to remain at the Makassar port until April 27. "The management will complete the quarantine and port stay period, in accordance with future developments. If it is not possible, they will not force us to go," he said.
Some crew members are self-isolating aboard the ship.
"The health and security of all crew members are our priority. The management will also ensure that all crew members will receive attention and support for their recovery during the pandemic," he said. (ANTARA)
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Sociologist at the University of Indonesia Dr Imam Prasodjo at a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday. (30/3/2020). ANTARA/HO-BNPB
Sociologist at the University of Indonesia Dr. Imam Prasodjo believes that Indonesia’s invaluable wealth, specifically the cultural capital, makes communication diverse and creative.
"Among Indonesia's wealth, which is a treasure trove, is the cultural capital. Emotional capital, which fs utilized to the fullest, will promote diverse and creative ways of communication," Prasodjo remarked at a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday.
The sociologist noted that several short videos on COVID-19 prevention, uploaded on the internet, are emblematic of the public’s creativity. How people communicate becomes part of entertainment but can also be understood through the medium of entertainment.
"This is my imagination. In a disaster situation such as today, we can still maintain happiness and psychological health and well-being. Creativity, although at home, can be showcased everywhere. We can display it through social media," he expounded.
Prasodjo noted that Indonesian people were brimming with typical jokes. Short videos being widely circulated on social media, in addition to delivering messages, were also cheerful and entertaining.
"The message was delivered in a lighter vein. Not only watched it once but many times since it brought happiness to those who watched," he revealed.
Furthermore, it was sung in the local language that increased the vocabulary. Prasodjo believes that Indonesia has several creative and innovative people.
"If the local government facilitates them, creative ideas will emerge that are quite unique and useful and will convey messages to the public on the dangers of COVID-19," he stated.
Appeals and information must be followed up with creative actions. Prasodjo pointed out that Indonesia had several diverse indigenous and religious communities that can also be involved in real terms. (ANTARA)