Home Affairs Minister Emphasises the Importance of Improving ASN Performance Post-Eid Holiday
Home Affairs Minister (Mendagri) Muhammad Tito Karnavian has emphasised the importance of improving the performance of civil servants (ASN) within the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) and the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) following the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah holiday. This was stated during his address at the halalbihalal event at the Kemendagri headquarters.
“I, on behalf of myself, my family, and as the leadership of Kemendagri and BNPP, once again extend Eid greetings. Minal aidin wal faizin, please forgive my physical and spiritual shortcomings, and I hope we will work even better,” said Tito in a written statement on Monday (30/3/2026).
Tito stressed the importance of boosting performance after the extended holiday period. He appreciated the employees who continued to provide public services during the holiday.
Even during the festive days, regional heads remained on standby. Tito had issued a circular letter (SE) instructing regional heads not to travel abroad and to stay alert from one week before to one week after Eid.
“I thank my colleagues who worked even during the long holiday. And for those who took the long break, consider it as recharging your battery, feeling healthier and fresher to face our long tasks ahead,” Tito stated.
Tito also reminded ASN in Kemendagri and BNPP to continue working hard in assisting regional governments (pemda) and ministries/institutions (K/L), particularly in implementing the President’s priority programmes.
These programmes include inflation control, economic growth, waste management, Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), Red and White Village/Urban Ward Cooperatives, People’s Schools, the three million houses programme, and post-disaster recovery in Sumatra.
“I didn’t stop two weeks ago with the President in Aceh, and last week I spent nearly three or four days travelling around North Sumatra in disaster-affected areas during the holiday,” said Tito.
Tito continued that moving forward, many things need to be anticipated, especially global dynamics that could impact fuel oil (BBM) supplies.
This situation is also related to the discourse on implementing Work From Anywhere (WFA), which will be officially announced by the government. Moreover, experiences from Working From Home (WFH) during the Covid-19 pandemic can serve as a reference.
“You all need to think. Don’t think about what this organisation, Kemendagri-BNPP, will give to you,” Tito emphasised firmly.
“You must think about what you can give to this organisation. Where we all earn a living and gain status,” he added.
After delivering the address, Tito, accompanied by the Chair of the Family Empowerment and Welfare Mobilisation Team (TP PKK) Tri Tito Karnavian, personally approached the ASN to shake hands one by one.
For information, the event was also attended by Deputy Home Affairs Minister RI (Wamendagri) Ribka Haluk, Wamendagri Bima Arya Sugiarto, Wamendagri Akhmad Wiyagus, Secretary General (Sekjen) Tomsi Tohir, as well as high-ranking officials in Kemendagri and BNPP.