Gotrade News - The Indonesian government is planning to implement a one-day-a-week work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants. This initiative is believed to save up to 20% of fuel consumption amid escalating global geopolitical tensions.
Key Takeaways:
- The effectiveness of the WFH policy requires careful calculation.
- Potential fuel efficiency is influenced by sectoral implementation.
- Conflicts of interest with the business sector need to be anticipated.
Although the government is optimistic, Managing Director of the Energy Shift Institute, Putra Adhiguna, believes the 20% savings claim is too high. He argues that the impact of the WFH policy is limited to specific days and groups of workers.
Putra recalls that during the Covid-19 pandemic, fuel consumption dropped by no more than 15%. Mobility restrictions at that time were far more stringent and widespread compared to current plans.
Therefore, he stresses the importance for the government to recalibrate the energy-saving scenarios. Inaccurate implementation could minimize the expected benefits.
On the other hand, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), Shinta Kamdani, expressed concerns from the business world regarding this policy, particularly concerning potential productivity declines.
She emphasized that the manufacturing sector and others requiring physical attendance cannot easily adopt WFH. Adjustment becomes the key factor for policy success.
A.G. Subarsono from UGM also highlighted the need for precise mapping of bureaucratic groups that can implement WFH. This is necessary for the policy to be effectively applied.
The government is expected to promptly formulate technical measures to counter the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on global energy price stability. A concrete roadmap could help mitigate negative effects on the economy.
Understanding and sustainable energy policies are vital in the current global uncertainty. Support from all parties is hoped to optimize the potential of the WFH policy to create tangible efficiency.
Reference:
- MetroTV, Mengukur Efektivitas WFH dalam Menekan Penggunaan BBM. Accessed on March 27, 2026
- MetroTV, Airlangga Ungkap Rencana WFH untuk Jaga Defisit APBN. Accessed on March 27, 2026
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