Ipuk Implements WFH and Urges Banyuwangi Civil Servants to Cycle to Work

Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani has issued several energy-saving policies within the Banyuwangi Regency Government environment. These policies complement the implementation of one day of work from home (WFH), following central government directives.

The steps taken include efficiency in the use of official vehicles and appeals to Civil Servants (ASN) to use public transport, online transport, or bicycles when going to work.

According to Ipuk, these policies align with President Prabowo Subianto’s directives urging all regions to prepare for the worst-case scenarios due to geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. “This energy efficiency is a mitigation that must be carried out together in facing the uncertainty of the situation due to geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East,” said Ipuk in a written statement on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Ipuk also invited all ASN to set an example in the energy-saving movement. This appeal had previously been conveyed when she led the morning assembly with ASN at the start of work.

She encouraged ASN living close to the office to start switching to using bicycles. In addition, ASN can utilise public transport or online transport services, as has been implemented every Friday in the Banyuwangi Regency Government environment.

“This policy is currently being discussed in detail for immediate joint implementation. Besides saving energy, cycling is also healthier for ASN,” said Ipuk.

On the other hand, Ipuk requested the optimisation of digital-based activities to reduce mobility. According to her, besides being more effective, this step can also curb the consumption of fuel for official vehicles.

Ipuk emphasised that this energy-saving appeal is not intended to cause concern in society, but rather as a form of vigilance against global dynamics that could potentially affect energy supply stability, including petroleum fuel (BBM).

“We hope the conflict in the Middle East subsides soon so it does not impact the world’s energy supply. Nevertheless, we must still habituate ourselves to using energy wisely,” she stated.