Journalism, Disruption and the Pandemic
The celebration of National Press Day on February 9 was shrouded by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has put a damper on our economy and hearts.
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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo delivers his speech virtually during the commemoration of 2021 National Press Day in Ancol, North Jakarta, on Tuesday (9/2/2021. In his address at the event themed “Rising from the Pandemic, Jakarta as the Gateway to Economic Recovery with the Press as the Accelerator of Change”, the President expressed appreciation for all members of the press who had helped the government in educating the public to be disciplined in adhering to health protocols to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The celebration of National Press Day on February 9 was shrouded by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has put a damper on our economy and hearts.
During the pandemic, the national press has made significant contributions. First – do not misunder-stand this for self-absorption – it requires courage for journalists to report directly from the scene. This job is risky, even when health protocols are strictly observed. We have witnessed many journal-ists falling victim to COVID-19.