The government has confirmed that the work from home (WFH) policy for civil servants and private sector employees has been decided.

However, the official announcement is still awaiting direction from President Prabowo Subianto before being conveyed to the public.

The Minister of Finance stated that the plan will later be announced by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs.

“It has been decided, it will be announced later, not by me, not me (who will announce it), later by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs,” he said.

He explained that this WFH policy is part of energy efficiency measures being prepared by the government, especially to suppress fuel consumption amid a turbulent global situation.

Nevertheless, the government will still consider its impact on national economic activity.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Home Affairs said that the results of discussions regarding WFH must first be reported to President Prabowo.

Only after receiving direct instructions from the president will the policy be officially announced.

“The results of yesterday’s meeting must be reported again to the President, after there is direction from the President, it will be officially announced,” he said.

He revealed that the government has held a lengthy meeting to discuss the pattern of WFH implementation.

In that discussion, the government also considered the experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the effectiveness of working from home for state apparatus.

According to him, a scheme of one work-from-home day per week is considered not to disrupt the course of government, especially if applied in a measured and selective manner.

Previously, the Minister of State Secretary also mentioned that the WFH policy is still being formulated as part of efficiency measures amid global dynamics, including the impact of rising world oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East.

“As conveyed by the President during the plenary cabinet session, we are formulating several policies in order for us to begin realizing that we all must work together to make ourselves more efficient in terms of work,” he said.

However, he confirmed that this policy is not related to fuel supply issues.

The government ensures national fuel stocks remain safe, while the implementation of WFH is more directed at suppressing energy use, particularly fuel consumption from workers’ daily mobility.

The scheme currently under study is the implementation of WFH for at least one day a week.

However, this policy will not apply to all sectors. A number of fields requiring direct interaction, such as public services, industry, and trade, are expected to remain exempt.

The government also signaled that the implementation of WFH will likely be mandatory for government agencies, while for the private sector it will tend to be in the form of recommendations or adjustments according to the needs of each company.

On the other hand, the government had previously implemented a work from anywhere (WFA) policy during the post-Eid al-Fitr return flow period.

From initial simulations, that policy is estimated to be able to reduce fuel consumption by around 20 percent, although that figure is still a preliminary estimate.

The government has confirmed that the work from home (WFH) policy for civil servants and private sector employees has been decided.

President Prabowo Subianto

“President Prabowo Subianto” refers to a person, not a place or cultural site. He is a prominent Indonesian political and military figure who was elected as the President of Indonesia in 2024, following a long career that included serving as a general and as the Minister of Defense. His history is deeply intertwined with modern Indonesian politics and military affairs.

Minister of Finance

The “Minister of Finance” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a title for a government official responsible for a nation’s economic and financial policy. Historically, the role has evolved from ancient treasurers and chancellors, with modern ministers overseeing budgets, taxation, and fiscal strategy. For example, the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty operates from the Bercy quarter in Paris, a significant governmental complex.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs

The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs is not a physical place or cultural site, but a senior government position in Indonesia. This cabinet minister, established after the country’s independence, is responsible for coordinating and synchronizing policies across key economic ministries such as finance, trade, and industry to drive national development.

Minister of Home Affairs

The “Minister of Home Affairs” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a government position. In many countries, this minister leads the interior ministry, which is typically responsible for domestic policy, public safety, immigration, and civil administration. The role and its department have evolved from historical offices managing internal state security and governance.

Minister of State Secretary

“Minister of State Secretary” is not a specific place or cultural site. It is a high-ranking governmental title, often found in countries like Germany (*Staatssekretär*) or Austria, where a **State Secretary** typically serves as a senior deputy to a minister within a government department.

Historically, the role evolved to manage complex administrative duties and can sometimes denote a junior minister or the highest-ranking civil servant in a ministry, with its modern form shaped by 19th and 20th-century governmental reforms.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” that marks the joyous end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Its history dates back to the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century, who established it as a day of celebration, gratitude, and charity following the revelation of the Quran. Today, it is observed globally with communal prayers, feasting, giving of gifts, and obligatory alms to the poor.

Middle East

The Middle East is a transcontinental region centered on Western Asia and Egypt, historically known as the “Cradle of Civilization” for the emergence of ancient societies like Mesopotamia and the birthplace of major world religions. Its rich history spans the rise and fall of vast empires, including the Persian, Ottoman, and Islamic Caliphates, which shaped global trade, science, and culture for millennia. Today, it remains a geopolitically significant area, home to diverse cultures and modern nations defined by both their ancient heritage and contemporary dynamics.

Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic was a global public health crisis, not a physical place or cultural site. It began in late 2019 with the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to widespread illness, death, and unprecedented societal disruptions worldwide. Its history is marked by rapid global spread, lockdowns, the development of vaccines, and profound long-term impacts on health systems, economies, and daily life.