Deputy Interior Minister: Regional WFH Policies Must Not Differ from Central Government

Deputy Interior Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto has stressed that every regional government must adjust its Work From Home (WFH) policy for one day per week for Civil Servants (ASN). This policy is not a matter of discretion for regional heads.

“(Do regional heads have discretion?) No. Everyone must follow the centre,” he said when contacted on Tuesday (7/4).

The WFH policy for one day per week on Fridays is outlined in Circular Letter No. 800.1.5/3349/SJ issued by the Interior Minister and effective since its issuance on 1 April 2026.

Regional governments are encouraged to follow this circular and implement WFH on the same day, namely Fridays. Bima cited the Bekasi City government and Indramayu Regency government, which previously implemented WFH on Wednesdays, now adjusting to the central directive.

As of today, the South Kalimantan Governor has stated that WFH will not be implemented. In response, Bima said he would communicate with the individual concerned.

“We will communicate with the South Kalimantan Governor. (Is there a sanction for regions that do not implement WFH?) We will communicate first,” Bima concluded.