We believe that fast and accurate testing is key to helping the nation fight the Covid-19 pandemic. This can’t happen without collaborative work from various respectable entities based on their expertise; GSI Lab by providing access to rapid, high-quality PCR testing, and Kredivo by providing access to convenient, low-cost financing for the community. We hope this partnership will continue to make an impact in the long run.

H.E. Suryopratomo said, “We are touched by the solidarity displayed in the first ever collaboration between Temasek Foundation and Tanoto Foundation to help Indonesia raise our testing capacity. This is a good demonstration of how borderless efforts can be mobilised against a virus that does not discriminate, and we hope this can inspire renewed resolve in fighting the virus.”

Dr J. Satrijo Tanudjojo, Global CEO, Tanoto Foundation, said: “Tanoto Foundation has its roots in Indonesia but over the past two decades, we have also established a presence in Singapore and China. We are glad to be able to partner Temasek Foundation in Singapore to collectively assist in providing reliable testing which is crucial to any country’s recovery and reopening. This donation marks another resolute step in our collaborative work to support the Government of Indonesia in combating COVID-19. It is a long battle, but we and our partners have every hope in our hearts that we will together prevail against this pandemic and emerge stronger.

Ultimately, the greatest lesson that COVID-19 has taught humanity is that we are all in this together. In this global pandemic, we must come together as citizens of the country, citizens of the world. We are optimistic about our partnership with GSI Lab in increasing nationwide testing capacity.

It’s these unprecedented and difficult times that require us to work together with GSI Lab and reputable companies in helping the nation fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. I am confident together we will overcome these challenges and emerge stronger.