Civil servant bonuses and the election

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