DPR Secretariat Halts Echelon 1 Meeting Snacks for Efficiency, Limits Lifts to 70%
The Secretariat General of the DPR RI is undertaking efficiency efforts in response to the uncertain global economic conditions resulting from conflicts in the Middle East. The DPR RI will no longer provide refreshments in the form of snacks during internal meetings led by echelon 1 officials.
“Yes, previously, snacks were provided for meetings. If the meeting ran long until 1 PM, then lunch boxes or something like that were prepared—we can call it a substantial meal, though it’s not really substantial, just snacks and lunch,” said Indra when contacted on Sunday (29/3/2026).
He stated that meetings in bureau units do not have snack provisions. Indra explained that snacks were previously only served for meetings led by echelon 1.
“Even then, only for meetings led by echelon 1. So, if led by echelon 1, it’s not allowed now. We implemented this during COVID, right? So, for meetings in bureau units or sections, no provisions are allowed,” he revealed.
Indra said the DPR’s efficiency concept will run for the next year’s budget. Electricity usage, from lights to air conditioning, will also be reduced until 6 PM WIB.
“That’s the concept until December. I mean, for the next fiscal year ahead, our approach must be one of efficiency moving forward. It’s no longer just because of a crisis or government restrictions asking for concern; I think that’s not the case anymore now,” Indra stated.
He mentioned that rooms in the Nusantara building lobby have often been lit up at night. Going forward, electricity usage will be limited for energy savings.
“Usually until 6 PM, rooms like in Nusantara IV lobby, Nusantara III lobby, Nusantara II lobby—the entire corridor lights are on for preparation. Not anymore,” said Indra.
“If there are meeting rooms, we’ve already informed all section heads in Setkomisi and AKD to notify if there’s a meeting. So, we’ll turn on sector-specific in the meeting rooms and perhaps the nearby lobby, but other buildings will remain off,” he added.
He noted that the 10 lifts in the DPR have always been on standby even when not in use. In the future, he continued, usage will be limited to a maximum of 70%.
“And the lifts—there are 10 lifts on standby all this time, 10 on. Not anymore; every day, we’ll operate a maximum of 70% of the lifts,” Indra said.
“Room cooling operations (Air Conditioner/AC) from 07:00 to 18:00 local time. Lifts and escalators will be operated from 07:00 to 18:00 local time. After 18:00, efficiency in lift operations will be implemented up to 70%,” reads the notification letter.
“Sports facility operating hours that impact electricity usage will be maximised until 18:00 local time,” it added.
DPR civil servants are also urged to use public transportation. The authorities emphasise that internal meetings at each echelon 1 will only provide substantial meal provisions.
“Internal meetings at each echelon 1 will only provide meeting provisions in the form of substantial meals. Online meetings cannot be provided with meeting provisions,” the letter states.
“Civil servants are urged to reduce the use of private vehicles and switch to public transport,” it further stated.