Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, is exploring cooperation with the Japanese government. One of these explorations is related to the Japanese PCR technology that will be brought back to Indonesia.
Erick lobbied Japan, including his business in the health sector with a focus on new technology. He also saw PCR test technology made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for rapid testing and tracking of COVID-19 patients using robotic technology.
“Japan is known as a developed country in the health sector. For example, I am impressed with the Covid-19 test conducted by the Japanese government at the airport,” said Erick directly from Japan, Saturday (7/11/20).
“The test is enough with saliva and not through the nasal passages. The results of this test can be seen in less than an hour with a fairly high degree of accuracy. I want this technology to be used in airports under AP1 and AP2 management. Imagine the impact for accelerating economic recovery. us, “continued Erick Thohir.
In addition, other open opportunities include increasing the capacity of health workers and Japanese participation in the KEK Health. Erick Thohir who was accompanied by Deputy Minister of BUMN II Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, Erick also met with Mitsui Healthcare, a well-known health company in Japan that has invested in hospitals in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.
Erick said Indonesia had great potential, especially health and fitness tourism for tourists. Bali, particularly in areas such as Sanur, has become the preferred destination for elderly tourists, with a different positioning from other regions.
“The potential of Bali as a Special Health Economic Zone opens investment opportunities in the health sector, particularly for the construction of world-class health facilities in Bali,” said Erick.
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