Central Lombok Civil Servants to Work from Home Every Friday, Deputy Regent: Still Work, Not a Holiday

The Central Lombok Regency Government (Pemkab) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is preparing a scheme to implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants (ASN). This policy follows a circular from the central government regarding adjustments to working days.

The circular, numbered 800.1.5/3349/SJ, contains several provisions on adjusting the implementation of official duties for ASN in local government environments. This policy is part of the government’s efforts to promote a transformation in work culture that is more flexible, effective, and efficient.

“We are tasked by the central government to serve the public. By following global dynamics, we will start in April this year and must adjust working hours and days accordingly,” said Deputy Regent of Central Lombok, Muhammad Nursiah, to detikBali when met at the Central Lombok Youth Organisation halal bi halal event at the Swiss-Belcourt Hotel on Thursday (2/4/2026).

He explained that the number of working days for ASN remains five days as before. However, the work pattern is changed to a scheme of four days working from the office (WFO) and one day working from home.

“Now, Friday is specifically for working from home,” he stated.

Nursiah urged all ASN in Central Lombok to maintain discipline and productivity in public services. However, they are still identifying which sectors can implement WFH and which cannot.

“To identify activities, programmes, and services, we need to determine the WFH mechanism so that it does not disrupt public services,” he emphasised.

This Golkar Party politician stated that not all sectors can implement WFH, especially services that directly interact with the public. For example, community health centres, civil registry and population records (dukcapil), licensing, and the education sector.

“For example, community health centres, education, dukcapil, and licensing need special attention,” he stressed.

He confirmed that the WFH implementation every Friday will begin this month. They also plan to conduct monthly evaluations before making improvements on whether it is effective or not.

“Once WFH starts, it will still be evaluated to see how it progresses. Clearly, we are ready to keep working. Friday is not a holiday, but working from home,” he concluded.