Different Day from Centre, East Java Provincial Government's Wednesday WFH Still Endorsed by DPRD
Despite differing from the central government’s decision to implement Work From Home (WFH) every Friday, the East Java Provincial Government’s (Pemprov Jatim) WFH on Wednesdays continues to receive support from the East Java DPRD.
“Whatever the day, it doesn’t matter as long as the programmes and public services run smoothly. We strongly support the WFH implemented by Pemprov Jatim,” said Chairman of Commission A of the East Java DPRD, Dedi Irwansyah, in Surabaya on Monday (6/4).
According to him, this policy is expected not to reduce the quality of services to the public. “Of course, we very much hope for WFH. This does not reduce the quality of existing public services to the community.”
Dedi acknowledged that this situation cannot be avoided as a precautionary measure related to the war in the Middle East.
“Of course, this is the government’s effort in responding to global economic escalation; reducing mobility is hoped to save energy. I think this is a positive strategy by the government. We must be prepared and support this policy,” he stressed.
Member of Commission A, Ubaidillah, stated that the policy is a step worth supporting as an anticipation of the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, which must be acknowledged will have an economic impact on Indonesia, including fuel use. Thus, WFH is the most ideal choice for energy-saving efforts.
“I think this policy needs to be implemented,” said Ubaid, a politician from the PKB faction in the East Java DPRD.
Ubaid views that Pemprov needs to sort out which positions can apply WFH and which cannot use the work-from-home pattern. For example, for those directly involved in public services, Ubaid hopes WFH is not necessary.
“It could be sorted like that. Meaning, Pemprov must indeed support the central government’s policy regarding energy saving, which is being promoted today by the Prabowo Subianto administration,” he said.
Deputy Chairman of the East Java DPRD, Blegur Prijanggono, stated that the implementation of WFH/WFA will clearly benefit civil servants (ASN), including those in East Java. Especially since it is applied after Lebaran. However, his side understands this policy. Because this policy is believed to aim at budget efficiency. But it will still maintain ASN work productivity even if not in the office.
“But we still ask that this does not disrupt public service functions. This policy must be able to support the optimisation of essential public services,” he stressed.