Jakarta ASN Friday WFH Policy: Pramono Anung Bans WFC and Threatens Strict Sanctions
Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, has emphasised that the implementation of the work-from-home (WFH) policy every Friday for civil servants (ASN) within the DKI Provincial Government will be closely monitored. Pramono warned of strict sanctions for ASN who misuse this policy, including a firm ban on work-from-cafe (WFC) practices.
Pramono explained that the flexibility of working from home is intended to improve work efficiency and reduce the mobility of private vehicles in the capital, not as an opportunity to work from any location freely.
To ensure discipline, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the Regional Personnel Agency (BKD) has prepared digital monitoring instruments. Attendance remains mandatory on a regular basis even if employees are not at the office.
“The first thing is that attendance must still be carried out even if mobile. The DKI Jakarta Government already has the instruments, and they will be managed directly by the BKD. It was reported earlier that anyone who violates will face strict sanctions,” said Pramono at the DKI Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (1/4).
One crucial point in this policy is the obligation for ASN to remain at their respective residences. Pramono explicitly prohibits ASN from being at cafes or other public places during WFH working hours.
In addition, there are rules regarding mobility. ASN on WFH schedules are prohibited from using personal transport such as private cars or motorbikes.
“Anyone who receives the work-from-home facility must not use personal transport facilities. If the status is work from home, they should be at home,” he stressed.
If in urgent circumstances ASN must travel, Pramono requires them to use public transport. The technical provisions regarding this will soon be stipulated in a Governor’s Circular (SE).
Regarding potential violations, Governor Pramono Anung assured there will be no tolerance for stubborn ASN. Although he did not detail the types of administrative sanctions to be given, he issued a strong warning to the entire apparatus.
“Regarding work from cafe or anywhere, if that happens, there will definitely be strict sanction actions for it. Definitely sanctions. If in the past they were guided, now they will be ‘destroyed’,” he concluded, referring to the firmness of disciplinary enforcement.
This policy is expected to balance employee welfare through work flexibility while maintaining productivity and public services within the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government scope.