Mataram Mayor Reminds Civil Servants Not to Accept Eid Parcels

Mataram Mayor Mohan Roliskana has reminded civil servants (ASN) under the Mataram City Government not to accept parcels ahead of Eid 2026. The ban on receiving parcels is based on the assessment that such gifts constitute gratification.

The prohibition also aligns with Circular Letters (SE) from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Number 2 of 2026 and Number 7 of 2025 regarding the ban on receiving parcels. This restriction aims to prevent conflicts of interest and corruption offences.

“Yes, we comply with the appeal. We have also communicated this to the Mataram City Government civil servants. But I believe our officials already understand this regulation,” said Mohan when confirmed on Thursday (12 March 2026).

Mohan noted that parcel gifts sometimes come from non-civil servants. Parcel gifts are often viewed as a gesture of maintaining family ties and sharing in the Eid season.

“Sometimes people outside the government, members of the public, give parcels as a form of sharing during the Eid atmosphere. Sometimes they are also unaware of regulations like this. However, when they arrive, we cannot very well refuse them,” said Mohan.

“What is important is that we have communicated this, particularly to officials so they need not send or receive parcels,” he added.

In addition to the ban on accepting parcels, civil servants under the Mataram City Government are also prohibited from using official vehicles for travelling home outside the city. This is because official facilities should only be used for purposes related to official duties.