Jakarta Provincial Government Implements WFH for Civil Servants, DPRD Pushes for Performance-Based Oversight
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Jakarta Provincial Government has begun implementing a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants every Friday. This policy is expected to support energy efficiency without disrupting public services.
Secretary of Commission A of the Jakarta Provincial DPRD, Mujiyono, stated that the step is relevant amid high mobility and the need for energy savings. However, its implementation must be accompanied by consistent oversight.
“WFH is not a loophole to reduce performance. Civil servants must still maintain discipline and ensure that public services run optimally,” said Mujiyono in his statement on Thursday (2/4/2026).
He assessed that work flexibility can run effectively as long as it is balanced with a clear oversight and performance measurement system. Experiences in several regions show that this work pattern can still maintain productivity.
“The main measure is no longer where civil servants work, but how performance and public services remain optimal,” said Mujiyono.
The local government is also said to strengthen oversight to ensure the policy runs according to its objectives. This mechanism is important to prevent any decline in discipline during WFH implementation.
Mujiyono stated that his side is pushing for strengthening the output-based system through the Bureau of ORB and BKD so that civil servants’ performance remains measurable.
Meanwhile, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that oversight of civil servants will continue through an online attendance system.
“So first, attendance will still be carried out even if mobile, because the DKI Jakarta government already has instruments for that,” said Pramono at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (1/4/2026).
He emphasised that civil servants must still carry out their work from home according to the provisions.
“Regarding working from a cafe or anywhere, if that happens, there will definitely be firm sanction actions for it,” said Pramono.