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        "id": 1634120,
        "msgid": "defence-ministry-implements-fuel-efficiency-measures-insists-it-is-not-due-to-emergency-conditions-1774428689",
        "date": "2026-03-25 14:58:00",
        "title": "Defence Ministry Implements Fuel Efficiency Measures, Insists It Is Not Due to Emergency Conditions",
        "author": "Indriyani Astuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has introduced fuel efficiency policies as a precautionary measure in response to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe, which could disrupt global energy supplies, rather than due to any immediate crisis. These measures include work-from-home arrangements, reduced office days, and prioritised use of resources and military equipment to ensure operational needs are met without compromising strategic capabilities. The initiative aligns with directives from Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto to enhance national resilience through proactive efficiency and resource management.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) has assured that its internal fuel\nefficiency policies are anticipatory steps, not responses to an\nemergency, amid rising global geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East\nthat could impact energy stability.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Defence Information Bureau (Karo Infohan) at the\nMinistry\u2019s Secretariat General, Rico Ricardo Sirait, emphasised that the\nmeasures represent prudent management of strategic resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis policy is being implemented now as an anticipatory and cautious\nstep, not because of an emergency,\u201d Rico said in Jakarta on Wednesday\n(25\/3).<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the fuel efficiency decision is linked to global\ndevelopments, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, which may\naffect fuel distribution to various countries, including Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlobal dynamics in Europe and the Middle East could potentially\ninfluence fuel deliveries to several countries, including Indonesia,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Kemhan is applying several efficiency policies,\nincluding more effective resource use and the implementation of one day\nof work from home (WFH) for certain functions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, regarding defence fuel supplies, the principle is to ensure\nthat support for strategic operational needs remains maintained,\u201d Rico\nexplained.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the duration of the policy implementation remains\nflexible and will be adjusted based on future developments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs for the implementation period, it will be adjusted according to\nevaluations of the situation and future needs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Kemhan along with the Indonesian National Armed Forces\n(TNI) had prepared several efficiency measures as part of efforts to\naddress potential impacts of global geopolitics on national energy\nresilience. The policy aligns with directives from Prabowo Subianto, who\nemphasises the importance of proactive and national efficiency\nsteps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe prepared measures include more effective and priority-based\nresource use, including in the operations of main weapon systems\n(alutsista) and official mobility,\u201d Rico said.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the implemented policies include adjusting workdays from five\nto four days for certain functions, restricting the use of official\nvehicles, and prioritising the operations of main weapon systems\n(alutsista) based on needs.<\/p>\n<p>Rico stressed that these efficiency steps are manifestations of\nreadiness, as well as discipline in managing strategic resources. He\nalso assured that the current national energy reserves are still\nsafe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough these steps, Kemhan and TNI invite all elements to jointly\nstrengthen national resilience by prioritising efficiency,\nresponsibility, and the spirit of national defence,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/defence-ministry-implements-fuel-efficiency-measures-insists-it-is-not-due-to-emergency-conditions-1774428689",
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