HIPMI Proposes Policy Package to Complement WFH Implementation

The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) has proposed a comprehensive policy package to complement the implementation of the work-from-home (WFH) policy.

General Secretary of the HIPMI Central Board and Chairman of ASPEBINDO, Anggawira, stated that such measures are necessary to ensure the WFH policy does not have negative impacts on the business world.

First, the association proposes policies to maintain the stability of energy prices and petroleum fuel (BBM) stocks.

“Maintaining the stability of energy prices and BBM supplies so that the business world does not face surges in production costs,” said Anggawira in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Third, HIPMI also encourages the provision of energy efficiency incentives in the private sector, such as tax reductions for companies utilising rooftop solar power plants (PLTS), electric vehicles, employee shuttle buses, or energy-saving technologies.

Fourth, the government is urged to strengthen public transportation and promote hybrid work patterns to ensure BBM savings are not merely temporary.

Fifth, HIPMI assesses that the government needs to ensure financing access remains lenient, particularly for SMEs and labour-intensive sectors, to sustain businesses amid global economic weakening.

Previously, the government officially implemented the WFH policy for civil servants (ASN) every Friday, effective from 1 April 2026.

In addition to civil servants, the government has urged the private sector to implement WFH. The arrangements will be outlined through a circular from the Minister of Manpower, while still considering the characteristics and needs of each business sector.

Meanwhile, in the education sector, teaching and learning activities for primary to secondary levels will continue to be conducted in person five days a week without restrictions.