By: Raavi Ramadhan) *
It is hoped that the adaptation of new habits that we have been living for the past few weeks will restore economic conditions in Indonesia. The market that was closed was finally reopened and the economy started again. The opening of an era of adaptation to new habits is a new hope, our financial condition will be improving again.
The community, especially entrepreneurs, welcomed the economic recovery in the adaptation phase of new habits. They can trade again because the market is no longer closed and also find buyers because people don’t stay at home anymore. If economic conditions improve, Indonesia will not fall into a dreaded recession.
The government has tried to improve the economic conditions of its people. But of course it must be supported by various parties. Starting from the general public to business people, all work together to help the government. This was stated by H. Sudirman , SH, MH, Acting Regional Secretary of Jambi Province. This synergy will make the country better.
The synergy between the government and entrepreneurs occurs when the government makes several arrangements during the adaptation phase of new habits. For example the decision to end the PSBB in a city. Entrepreneurs can do more to open shops and cultivate goods in the re-opened wholesale market. People also started shopping in stores as usual.
In the period of adapting to new habits, our economic situation has also improved because not only markets and shops have been opened again . But also other places such as restaurants and coffee shops. Previously they only served take away and delivery orders . But now buyers can eat in restaurants. This condition makes the number of food sales to increase.
However, reopening of restaurants and shops must adhere to health protocols. For example, at the front of the door there is a container for washing hands. All buyers and employees are required to wear masks. The number of people entering is also limited, a maximum of only 50% of capacity. This is to obey the rules of keeping distance, so that there are no crowds.
To improve Indonesia’s economic conditions, factories and offices have also been opened again. So that they can work and contribute taxes to the state. The company owner is also happy because his business is running again and is not suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Slowly we go to normal and pray that the pandemic will end soon.
The adaptation of new habits can improve Indonesia’s economic situation, but everyone must adhere to health protocols . The shop owner must also be strict. If there are buyers who are not wearing masks, entry is prohibited. This assertiveness is very important. Do not let victims like cashiers in Medan who died from corona .
To avoid corona transmission , we cannot do a total lockdown like in other countries. Because it can lead to an economic crisis. The government only makes stay at home regulations at the start of the pandemic and frees people in the adaptation phase of new habits. Because life keeps on going and we can’t hide forever.
In the adaptation phase of this new habit, to restore the economy, we must work harder than usual. Take advantage of the opportunities in this era, to be more creative and trying. This was also done to cover losses as long as the business was quiet at the beginning of the pandemic. So the minuses are not too much and can even be a surplus, not just BEP.
The new habit adaptation phase gives us the opportunity to improve economic conditions that had collapsed due to the corona storm . Be enthusiastic about working and doing business. Stay optimistic and pray that the pandemic ends quickly. Hopefully all the efforts in the adaptation phase of the new habit will produce very sweet results.
) * The author is a student at Pakuan Bogor University
