Absent from Work After Eid, 2,707 Civil Servants Face Tukin Cuts and One is Dismissed
Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, or Gus Ipul, led a staff disciplinary briefing at the Ministry of Social Affairs on Thursday (26/3/2026). This briefing followed a surprise inspection on the first day back at work, conducted by Gus Ipul the previous day.
Based on the inspection results and prior service meeting, the Minister found that out of 46,090 Ministry employees, 2,708 were reported absent without explanation. All such employees participated in the briefing, either in person or online.
“I emphasise that every violation will be processed, every unexcused absence will be addressed, and every form of indiscipline will have consequences,” said Gus Ipul while leading the briefing at the Ministry’s office in Jakarta, quoted from an official release on Friday (27/3/2026).
Of the 2,708 absent employees, 156 were from the central office as well as Sentra and Balai Technical Implementation Units (UPT). “Meanwhile, more than 2,500 others are employees under flexible working arrangements, including social companions who have now been appointed as PPPK,” he explained.
During the briefing, besides receiving direct guidance from Minister Gus Ipul, the violating employees read and signed an attendance commitment pledge, accompanied by a religious figure. This process serves as a commitment and promise not to repeat the mistake in the future.
One civil servant was also announced to be dismissed for having been proven absent from work for a long time without a clear reason.
The briefing was held in a hybrid format; those at the central office attended at the Ministry’s office on Jalan Salemba, Jakarta. Meanwhile, those in the regions joined from their respective locations.
Furthermore, Gus Ipul explained that according to applicable regulations, employees who fail to record their attendance when arriving or leaving work will face a 3% reduction in performance allowances per day of absence.
In addition to imposing sanctions in the form of performance allowance (tukin) reductions, on this day (26/3/2026), Gus Ipul also honourably dismissed one employee who met the criteria for dismissal.
“We will impose sanctions according to each individual’s mistake. For those who apologise and wish to improve, we accept, appreciate, and will continue to monitor them. But for serious violations, some of them will be processed, and one of them we are dismissing today,” said Gus Ipul when met after the briefing.
Gus Ipul hopes this incident serves as a lesson for all Ministry employees, particularly the companions appointed as PPPK, to properly carry out their duties and responsibilities.
“The set targets must be met, and remember that colleagues are being watched. Not only by official institutions, but also by the wider community. Every report received will be followed up,” he added.
For information, in 2025, nearly 500 companions received warnings, and 49 of them were dismissed. Gus Ipul does not want any more companions to violate discipline and neglect responsibilities.
“The task of companions is to assist so that the aid provided is utilised for family economic improvement. So, no more playing around with companions. There have been many cases in several areas that have led to the dismissal of our companions,” he said.