Indonesia Weighs Hybrid Schooling, Weekly WFH to Cut Energy Use<\/p>\n
Jakarta. Indonesia is preparing a sweeping energy-saving strategy\nthat could reshape schooling and working patterns, with authorities\nproposing hybrid learning in schools and a once-a-week work-from-home\npolicy to curb fuel consumption.<\/p>\n
The plan, set to take effect as early as April 2026, follows\ndirectives from President Prabowo Subianto to improve national energy\nefficiency amid rising global oil prices.<\/p>\n
Chief Human Development and Culture Pratikno said the government is\nconsidering combining online and in-person learning, allowing students\nto spend more time studying from home to reduce mobility and energy\nuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe adjustment of online and offline learning methods will be\ntailored to the characteristics of each subject,\u201d Pratikno said as\nquoted by need agency Antara on Monday, adding that practical and\nlaboratory-based lessons would continue to be conducted in classrooms to\nmaintain education quality.<\/p>\n
The proposal is part of a broader cross-ministerial effort to cut\nenergy consumption in the public sector, particularly by limiting daily\ncommuting and transport activity.<\/p>\n
Despite the shift toward remote learning, Pratikno stressed that\neducation standards would remain a priority. The government is also\nassessing key challenges, including internet access and the continuation\nof its free nutritious meal program for students.<\/p>\n
Officials are exploring alternative financing schemes to support\ninternet access for students if online learning is expanded. Meanwhile,\nthe distribution of free meals \u2014 a flagship social program \u2014 may need\nadjustments depending on changes in school attendance patterns.<\/p>\n
The policy design, Pratikno said, will draw on lessons from mobility\nrestrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a balanced and\ndata-driven approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnergy efficiency measures must be carefully calibrated based on\nconsumption data and sectoral mobility levels, so they do not create\nexcessive negative impacts on society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Separately, Chief Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the\ngovernment is also evaluating a weekly work-from-home (WFH) policy to\nreduce domestic fuel demand.<\/p>\n
The move comes after global oil prices briefly surged above $100 per\nbarrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, far exceeding\nIndonesia\u2019s budget assumption of $70.<\/p>\n
Airlangga said reducing commuting through WFH arrangements could cut\nnational fuel consumption by up to 20%, offering significant savings at\na time of heightened external pressure.<\/p>\n
The government is expected to finalize the policy framework soon,\nwith recommendations from the latest coordination meeting to be\nsubmitted to President Prabowo for approval.<\/p>\n
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