Chapters Indonesia in collaboration with SwissCham Indonesia and NordCham Indonesia conducted a webinar series on Friday, 29th May 2020 moderated by Dr. Luthfi Mardiansyah and three distinguish speakers, namely Prof Amin Soebandrio (Chairman of Eijkman Institute), Prof. Hasbullah Thabrany (Chairman of InaHEA) and Prof. Tikki Pangestu (Visiting Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Singapore). The webinar was attended by 507 participants from the likes of healthcare practitioners, academicians, professionals from the following industries: pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical equipment, engineering, consulting and fast moving consumer goods; as well as students and the general public.
During the webinar session, Prof Amin Soebandrio explained the pre-requisite and the characteristics of a new normal, while Prof Hasbullah Thabrany spoke from the economy side of the new normal which he concludes his presentations with a message that human being is equipped with highly adaptable skills and will accelerate high tech area. Last but not least, Prof Tikki Pangestu described the new normal pyramid, where at the top of the pyramid would be people’s health, on the bottom are social harmony, equilibrium and economic survival. The session ended with notes from the speakers that for a successful control for this pandemic is active participation from the community, people to voluntarily implement what is recommended by the government and to take measurements in maintaining and improving their health conditions. What Indonesia needs now is unity in purpose and unity in co-ordination in collectively solving this problem. “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”, Unity in Diversity.
Comments from participants:
“Thank you for all panellists and moderator. This is very informative and beneficial for us.” - Dr Prihartini Widiyanti, Lecturer at University of Airlangga.
“Prof Hasbullah and Prof Tikki delivered excellent perspectives and direct insights - indeed prominent panellists. Special thanks to Pak Lufthi and SwissCham who organising this very well.” – Feranica Susanto, Senior Trade Advisor, SBH.
“I hope this event will be continue, because it's so educating for our people in Indonesia.” - Dara Agni Amalia, Student from Pasundan University
“Thank you to all panellists. Very informative sessions and what a great discussion indeed” - Risma Ikawaty, Lecturer at University of Surabaya.
“Excellent webinar 👍” - Lukito Putro
“Thank you Professor Tikki, the focus is on maintaining self’s healthiness first. Starts with self-first.” – Junie Bee
