Seeking Leadership Against Coronavirus
It is no longer a matter of deciding whether or not to quarantine the country. Indonesia needs strong leadership to avoid a multi-dimensional crisis
Tempo
March 31, 2020
THE central government’s nervous attitude will make matters in Indonesia worse. At present, the Covid-19 pandemic has spread to 28 provinces with more than 1,100 people infected and a mortality rate twice the global average. The lack of preparedness of the central government has led to a number of regional heads becoming afraid and acting on their own to protect their citizens without any guidance.
At least five regional heads taken r
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