Stimulus to Lift the Economy

KOMPAS/TOTOK WIJAYANTO

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 COVID-19 pandemic has not shown any signs of abating, raising concerns over the prospect of national economic recovery in 2021.

We entered 2021 with high optimism due to moderate recession in 2020 compared to other coun-tries. Within days, however, our optimism faded away, replaced by anxiety.