House Commission II: WFH Must Not Hinder Public Services
Deputy Chairman of House Commission II, Dede Yusuf Macan Effendi, has called on the government to prioritise the impact on public services before implementing the work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants (ASN) and private sector workers. The Democratic Party faction member noted that WFH was previously trialled in West Java, proving effective and efficient as long as key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. “However, physical public services must not be obstructed. On-duty personnel must still be ensured,” Dede Yusuf stated on Monday, 23 March 2026.
He pointed out that many private companies are already implementing WFH with measurable output standards, which can efficiently reduce costs for electricity, water, air conditioning, and transportation.
Nevertheless, he warned that the government or agencies must maintain oversight to prevent WFH from becoming an excuse for civil servants to travel freely. “It’s pointless if WFH leads to more travel instead of saving on fuel,” he added.
Meanwhile, Commission II member from the NasDem faction, Ujang Bey, urged the government to exercise caution in applying the WFH policy to ASN and private sectors. He advised designing a thorough and measurable plan by mapping the number of affected employees.
“How many ASN and private workers will be subject to WFH, and for how long? Which agencies and ministries (for ASN) and which private companies will be impacted? From the answers to these questions, the government will determine the fuel savings,” Ujang said in a written statement on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Ujang highlighted the impact on the private sector, as private employees have performance targets for their companies. He cautioned against WFH disrupting company performance stability. “This must be well-coordinated with the affected private companies,” he said.
The government plans to implement WFH after Eid as an energy-saving measure amid rising global oil prices. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that the policy applies to civil servants and is recommended for the private sector.
“The WFH rules will be detailed. But after Eid, we will implement it for ASN and recommend it for the private sector. However, not for those in public service sectors,” Airlangga said when met after Eid prayers in Jakarta on Saturday, 21 March 2026, as quoted from Antara. Airlangga emphasised that the policy will only apply for one day per week.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi explained that WFH will only be enforced in certain sectors. The government is still studying the implementation plan.
Prasetyo clarified that vital sectors such as public services, industry, and trade must continue normal operations. “To avoid misunderstanding, public services, industry, and trade sectors are likely not included in this policy,” Prasetyo stated at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Saturday, 21 March 2026.