Central Java Governor Urges Civil Servants to Cycle or Run to Work to Save Energy
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi stated that he is examining a proposal for civil servants (ASN), including regents and mayors in the province, to cycle to their offices as a measure to save energy consumption.
Luthfi revealed that the Central Java Provincial Government is still awaiting a circular letter (SE) from the central government regarding the technical implementation of energy saving. He said the SE is planned to be issued on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
Even without directives from the central government, Luthfi admitted he is studying a policy for ASN, including regents and mayors in Central Java, to cycle to the office. “We have calculated it; if necessary, tomorrow on certain days, all ASN will cycle, including all regents and mayors. So, to the office by bicycle,” he said on Monday (30/3/2026).
However, Luthfi admitted he does not yet have a clear picture of the technical implementation of the policy, including the scheduling for its application. “We’ll calculate it later,” he said when asked whether the cycling regulation for ASN would be applied every day.
He added that, besides cycling, another option for saving energy consumption is to use public transport. “So, we will carry out socialisation, we will study it; once the government announces it, Central Java Province is ready,” said Luthfi.
Luthfi admitted he does not yet have a target for energy savings within the scope of the Provincial Government. “We’re still calculating it together. Besides bicycles, if necessary, run there and back,” he said.
“Work-from-home is also still being studied. Which days are still being studied,” Luthfi continued.
Previously, the Head of the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Office of Central Java Province, Agus Sugiharto, urged Central Java residents to conserve energy. Nevertheless, he guaranteed that stocks of fuel oil (BBM), including LPG, are still sufficient.
“I urge the people of Central Java in particular to remain calm, maintain conducive conditions, and follow the government’s directive to save energy in all sectors, whether electricity, BBM, or gas. That must be done,” said Agus on Thursday (26/3/2026).
Nevertheless, he assured that energy availability is still adequate, both in the electricity sector and for LPG, which is sufficient. For all types of BBM, such as Pertalite, solar, Pertamax, and others, it is still sufficient,” he said.
Therefore, Agus urged the public not to engage in panic buying or spread unaccountable rumours. “So, no panic buying or issues that cannot be accounted for,” he said.
According to him, panic buying would only cause losses to the public. Agus also warned that hoarding BBM and LPG constitutes a criminal act.
On the other hand, Agus opined that panic buying is a form of waste in energy consumption. “The government has guaranteed and continues to strive to meet all energy needs for its people,” said Agus.
Even though stocks and energy supplies are adequate, Agus still urged the public, especially Central Java residents, to conserve energy. “Energy saving must be done. No waste. In fact, panic buying is one of the wasteful actions,” he said.