Civil servant bonuses

Civil servant bonuses
and the election

From Suara Karya

The government has approved a bonus, known as a 13th salary,
which will be received by civil servants on July 1, in addition
to their regular salary.

Some people wonder if this bonus has something to do with the
July 5 presidential election. Under former president BJ Habibie,
the government also approved an extra Rp 145,000 for civil
servants, but when Habibie was not reelected the bonus was not
paid.

Apart from that, the 13th salary is welcomed with delight by
civil servants and their families because it can help pay
educational fees and help civil servants meet their daily needs.

However, civil servants should maintain their neutrality as we
enter the first round of the presidential election. In
determining the best presidential candidate, they should follow
their conscience, regardless of the military or civilian
background of the candidates.

Meanwhile, the presidential hopefuls, in their campaigns
starting next month, should describe their programs for improving
the lives of civil servants in order to help them do their jobs.

UMIYATI
Jakarta