Jakarta Government Follows Central Directive on ASN WFH Every Friday
Special Staff to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, Chico Hakim, stated that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will soon adjust the implementation of work from home (WFH) in accordance with central government directives. The regional government will also promptly implement the B50 policy and various budget-saving measures as anticipations against supply chain disruptions and global geopolitical tensions.
Chico described these policies as visionary steps by the central government to improve efficiency, digital-based productivity, and fiscal resilience amid uncertain global dynamics.
“Jakarta, as the nation’s capital, is ready to serve as an example in implementing this policy, while ensuring that public services remain optimal,” said Chico Hakim in an official statement on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Pramono Anung stated that the DKI Provincial Government is committed to following central directives. In line with national policy, WFH for ASN in the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will be implemented one day per week, namely every Friday, starting 1 April 2026. However, this policy does not apply to ASN from echelon I to Camats and Lurahs, who will continue to perform their duties fully in person.
The WFH policy is also excluded for essential public services such as health, security, logistics, strategic industries, as well as basic and secondary education, which will continue face-to-face activities five days a week.
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will also support the appeal to the private sector through coordination with the Ministry of Manpower, while still considering the characteristics of each business.
In the energy sector, the DKI Provincial Government welcomes the implementation of B50 starting 1 July 2026, which is projected to reduce fossil fuel dependency by up to 4 million KL and save subsidies of around Rp48 trillion nationally. The use of MyPertamina barcodes with a reasonable limit of 50 litres per day for private vehicles will be applied, while subsidised fuel prices remain flat.
From the budget perspective, the WFH policy is predicted to provide significant savings contributions to the state budget and Jakarta’s residents, including Rp6.2 trillion in fuel compensation and Rp9 trillion in public fuel expenditure. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also supports budget refocusing of Rp121.2 to Rp130.2 trillion from non-priority spending to productive sectors, including post-disaster reconstruction.
Chico stated that these steps strengthen Jakarta’s resilience against various global risks, while encouraging transformation towards a more efficient and sustainable work culture.
“We are confident that with solid central-regional synergy, Jakarta will remain a resilient and competitive economic centre,” said Chico Hakim.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto previously stated that the WFH scheme is regulated through a circular from the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform as well as the Minister of Home Affairs. Airlangga said this policy also aims to promote digital-based government governance.
He explained that Friday was designated as the WFH day because work activities on that day are not as intensive as other days. “We chose Friday because Friday is half-day, meaning not as full as Monday to Thursday,” said the former General Chairman of the Golkar Party.
On the other hand, Airlangga said there are sectors excluded from the ASN WFH policy. Workers in public services such as health, security, and cleanliness will continue working from the office. The WFH policy also does not apply to other strategic sectors such as industry or production, energy, water, basic food and beverages, trade, transportation, as well as logistics and finance.
Airlangga conveyed that weekly WFH applies starting 1 April 2026. The government will evaluate the implementation of the policy after two months.
He continued that the WFH policy for private sector workers will be regulated separately through a circular from the Minister of Manpower. “While still considering the characteristics and needs of each business sector,” he said.