Bandung City Government Reviews Work From Home and Distance Learning Policies
The government prioritises maintaining the quality of education.
Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan stated that the energy supply situation, particularly fuel oil (BBM), in Bandung City remains safe and under control. To date, the central government through Pertamina has guaranteed that BBM distribution will continue normally.
He also assured that there are no indications of an imminent increase in subsidised BBM prices. “Pertamina guarantees that we will still have BBM supplies. And there are no signs of a subsidised BBM price increase,” he said yesterday.
Nevertheless, Farhan noted that the energy crisis issue falls under the central government’s authority, so local government is still awaiting further directives on anticipatory measures to be taken.
Regarding the discourse on implementing Work From Home (WFH) and Distance Learning (PJJ) policies, Farhan conveyed that the Bandung City Government cannot yet make a decision as it is still waiting for implementation guidelines (juklak) and technical guidelines (juknis) from the central government.
“For WFH and PJJ, we are still waiting for the juklak and juknis. Because we cannot act arbitrarily,” he explained.
He added that there are currently differing recommendations between the central government and the provincial government regarding flexible work patterns.
The West Java Provincial Government suggests implementing Work From Anywhere (WFA) every Thursday. Meanwhile, the central government proposes carrying it out on Fridays.
This situation, Farhan continued, is still under review by the Bandung City Government, taking into account the on-the-ground conditions, including the possibility of implementing PJJ in schools.
“We are observing the situation first, including considering whether schools also need to implement PJJ,” he clarified.
Muhammadiyah PP Chairman and education and social observer Anwar Abbas stated that the teaching and learning process should ideally be conducted face-to-face.
General Secretary of the Indonesian Teachers’ Association (PGRI) Executive Board Dudung Abdul Qodir appreciated the government’s decision to continue implementing face-to-face learning.
The government’s decision to cancel the plan for distance learning (PJJ) in April 2026 is considered the right step amid concerns over declining education quality.
P2G Teacher Advocacy Division Chairman Iman Zanatul Haeri said that the government’s decision to maintain face-to-face schooling is already appropriate. However, the activities must be of high quality.
Education observer and practitioner Indra Charismiadji views that the discourse on distance learning or PJJ and work from home or WFH is not related to education quality.
Alongside this, waste management at several points is gradually returning to normal conditions.
As many as 19 waste processing facilities continue to operate until the eve of Eid al-Fitr.
This inter-agency collaboration is key to accelerating city tidying ahead of Eid.
Cheap bazaars are one of the government’s strategic steps in ensuring the smooth distribution of staple goods in Bandung City.
Based on preliminary data from the Bandung City Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), there were at least 16 incidents of fallen trees and impacts from strong winds recorded.