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November 9, 2020, 10.05 PM

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Erick Thohir is exploring options to expand Indonesia-Japan relations through the establishment of a special economic zone (SEZ) on healthcare.

Through the healthcare SEZ, Indonesia’s Minister of State-Owned Enterprises seeks to focus on new technology, improve healthcare workers’ capacity, and involve Japan in the overall development process.

Other sectors that Erick seeks to include in a possible new show of Indonesia-Japan relations is a partnership in the development of millennial housing, EV Battery industrial development, and investments in national infrastructure projects.

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“Japan is well-known for its advanced healthcare industry. As an example, I was impressed by the Covid-19 tests carried out by the Japanese government at the airport. A saliva sample was sufficient for their Covid-19 test rather than the nasal swab.”

Erick added that the Covid-19 tests offered in Japan require less than an hour’s time before the individual receives the result proven to be highly accurate.

“I would like for this type of technology to be used at the airports operated by Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II. Imagine the impact it would have on our economic recovery.”

Read also: Jakarta’s Main Airport Hits Record High in Passenger Movement amid Covid-19

During his visit, Erick also saw the PCR test technology developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for rapid tests and contact tracing of Covid-19 patients using robotic technology.

Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises Minister also visited the renowned Mitsui Healthcare company that has invested in hospitals in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

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