John Riady Consider the Covid-19 Pandemic a Blessing for Lippo

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Pandemic Covid-19 has hit all sectors of the Indonesian economy, including property.

In fact, CEO PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk John Riads said, the Covid-19 Pandemic was the toughest moment for its business continuity.

The heaviest moment he felt in the first three months since the virus came to Indonesia, namely March-May 2020.

However, at the same time, the Covid-19 Pandemic is also a gift for Lippo to assist the Indonesian Government through Hospitals (RS) Siloam.

“I see the Covid-19 Pandemic giving us the opportunity to be able to share and become blessing (blessing) yes for Indonesia through Siloam, “said John in the webinar The Untold Story of Next Generation Leaders, Saturday (13/3/2021).

John was touched by the various commitments given by the people doctor and nurse as health workers (nakes) to risk his life to cure a patient infected with Covid-19.

In running his business, John carried out his grandfather and father’s vision, namely the concept stewardship (stewardship).

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According to John, business what he runs is a mandate from God. So, he is not the one who owns the business.

Therefore, he must be responsible for developing and improving as well as being a blessing for consumers as well as for employees.

“So, concept stewardship This may be my aspiration, as well as my challenge to this day, “said John.

So far, Siloam has operated three Special Referral Hospitals (RS) for Covid-19 Handling, namely Siloam Kelapa Dua Hospital and Siloam Mampang Hospital in DKI Jakarta Province, and Siloam Paal Dua Hospital in North Sulawesi Province.

Siloam Kelapa Dua Hospital, located in the eastern part of Lippo Village, is equipped with 214 beds and 21 of which function as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Meanwhile, Siloam Mampang Hospital provides 415 beds and 18 beds for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) services.

Meanwhile, Siloam Paal Dua Hospital has 145 beds equipped with ventilators and a support team of several expertise including pulmonologist and anesthetist.

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