Latest Update on ASN Working from Home One Day a Week: Tito Awaits Prabowo's Approval
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Interior Minister Tito Karnavian has provided insights into the upcoming work from home (WFH) policy set to be implemented soon. According to Tito, the plan has been discussed in a meeting with relevant ministers and is awaiting approval from President Prabowo Subianto.
The meeting was held virtually on Tuesday evening (24/3/2026) and led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. The agenda included discussions on policy adjustments for the energy sector and several economic stimulus plans.
Tito explained that the meeting also addressed the WFH policy for civil servants (ASN) to save on fuel oil (BBM) following the surge in global oil prices. However, he declined to reveal details of the plan.
“We had the meeting yesterday, lasting nearly three or four hours. Yes, but we agreed on a single voice, meaning who will convey it. I don’t know who at the palace. Whether it’s the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Pratikno), the Coordinating Minister for the Economy (Airlangga Hartarto), or later by the Cabinet Secretary (Prasetyo Hadi). So, we’re just providing inputs, but I’m not authorised to announce it to the public,” Tito said at the Bina Graha Building, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta.
Tito stated that one of the schemes under consideration is WFH for one day per week. However, he did not specify when the plan would be implemented.
“What I heard is one day per week. But which day will be chosen, let the decision-makers decide. The results of yesterday’s meeting will be reported to the president,” he said.
“Once there is direction from the president, it will then be officially announced. Just be patient,” he added.
Furthermore, from the perspective of the former National Police Chief, implementing this one-day WFH policy will not disrupt government operations. This is not the first experience, as during the Covid-19 pandemic, a policy of only 25% office attendance for ASN was enforced.
Similarly, operations in regional governments will not face obstacles, although explanations will be needed for some regional heads regarding essential matters that must not be affected by this policy.
“No problem. Yes, regional governments also have plenty of experience. But since there are new regional heads in some areas, I will explain it to them. Essential things like transportation, services, emergencies, hospitals, and cleanliness must continue to run,” Tito stated.