Inspectorate-General of Religious Affairs Ministry Reminds Civil Servants to Reject Gratification During Eid
Jakarta – The Inspectorate-General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has reminded all civil servants within the ministry to uphold integrity and reject all forms of gratification in advance of the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri/2026 Gregorian celebrations.
This reminder was conveyed through an official letter from the Inspectorate-General addressed to work unit leaders throughout the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
“Civil servants at the Ministry of Religious Affairs must serve as examples and role models for society by neither giving nor accepting gratification related to their positions and contrary to their duties,” said Inspector-General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Khairunnas when confirmed from Jakarta on Monday.
He emphasised that the practice of requesting funds or gifts under the pretext of holiday allowances (THR), whether individually or on behalf of an institution, from the public, companies, or fellow civil servants, constitutes prohibited conduct.
“Requesting funds or gifts, such as holiday allowances or other names, whether personally or in an institutional capacity, is not permitted, as it can have implications for corruption offences,” he stated.
“Official vehicles are to be used solely for government business purposes. The use of government vehicles for personal interests, such as holiday travel during Eid, is not permitted,” he added.
Furthermore, civil servants at the ministry are asked to continue performing their duties with discipline and professionalism during the period of work schedule adjustments before and after the religious holiday break.
These adjustments apply to 16–17 March 2026 and 25–27 March 2026, in accordance with the policy for work schedule adjustments during national holidays and joint leave for Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr.
Should civil servants receive gratification related to their position and contrary to their obligations, such receipt must be reported to the Gratification Control Unit (UPG) within a maximum of 30 working days from receipt.
Gratification in the form of perishable food or beverages may be distributed as social assistance to orphanages, nursing homes, or those in need, provided it is reported to the UPG together with documentation of the distribution.
“The occasion of the religious holiday must be preserved as a space to strengthen integrity and public trust in the state apparatus,” said Khairunnas.