Lumajang Regent Permits Civil Servants to Use Official Vehicles for Eid Holiday Travel, Differing from National Policy
Lumajang Regent Indah Amperawati has authorised civil servants and state apparatus to use official vehicles for Eid holiday travel in 2026. However, she emphasised that all operational requirements and expenses must be covered from personal funds.
She explained that civil servants in Lumajang Regency may use official vehicles for holiday travel on grounds of vehicle security and maintenance whilst officials are away or the responsible official is on leave.
“Official vehicles are facilities for which the holding official bears responsibility,” she stated on Saturday (14 March).
She also noted that official vehicles used by civil servants during holiday travel do not require replacement of their black registration plates.
However, she stressed that operational expenses and costs, such as fuel and toll charges, must be paid by the civil servants themselves.
She reasoned that not all officials or civil servants have garage facilities at their homes. If they feel unsafe leaving official vehicles unattended, they should take them during holiday travel.
“If you feel less secure, please take it to ensure the vehicle remains well-maintained,” said the Lumajang regent.
The regent also stated that official vehicles are regional assets and must therefore be properly maintained. Civil servants were urged not to neglect state facilities.
This policy differs from the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment Regulation Number PER/87/M.PAN/8/2005, which only permits official vehicles for official duties and operational purposes.
Anyone violating this regulation will face severe sanctions. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has reminded all regional heads to exercise caution in procuring official vehicles and to base purchases strictly on genuine need.
President Prabowo Subianto has requested cabinet officials to use Pindad Maung vehicles for official transportation, similar to his own official vehicle, as a demonstration of support for Indonesian products.