Ministry of Social Affairs Marks New Normal Phase with Casual Bicycle Activities

JAKARTA (June 20, 2020) - Entering the new normal phase, the Ministry of Social Affairs organized a casual bicycle activity in collaboration with Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and PT. Pos Indonesia with the theme "New Normal New Spirit". The activity was opened by the Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari P. Batubara, who started the activity by directly releasing the participants who took part in the casual bicycle activity.

Also attending and participating in the activity were Mrs. Grace P. Batubara and members of Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP), Secretary General, Hartono Laras, Director General of PFM, Asep Sasa Purnama, echelon I and echelon II officials within the Ministry of Social Affairs, as well as directors of BNI and PT. Pos Indonesian.

The starting point of the activity begins at the office of the Ministry of Social Affairs Jalan Salemba Raya 28 and ends at the Convention Building Complex of the Kalibata Main National Heroes Cemetery (Saturday, 20/6).

In his directive, the Minister of Social Affairs said that this activity would still be carried out in accordance with health protocols even though community activities had begun to be relaxed. "We're trying to avoid a second wave of the spread of COVID-19. It is a must to carry out health protocols," explained the Minister of Social Affairs.

In addition, the Minister of Social Affairs also added that during the COVID-19 situation and pandemic, the Ministry of Social Affairs had a very tough job. All eyes are on our ministry and almost the entire community affected by COVID-19. “The Ministry of Social Affairs has been given the tough task of distributing aid from the center to our brothers and sisters. This is not just a job demand, but a commitment to the nation and state that the Ministry of Social Affairs is present," explained the Minister of Social Affairs.

In addition, the Secretary General, Hartono Laras, also conveyed that the relaxed bicycle activity was the first opportunity for the Ministry of Social Affairs' ranks after several months of work from home, work from office, large-scale social restrictions, and the transitional PSBB. "We organize happy bicycle activities to stay healthy and productive with strict health protocols," added the Secretary General.