High Obesity Rate, ASN DKI Now Mandatory Sports Every Friday

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno revealed that state civil servants (ASN) within the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government are currently required to exercise every Friday.

This was revealed by Rano during the JAGA Campaign gymnastics activity (Move, Work, Exercise, and Happiness) 2.0 which was attended by ASN at the DKI Jakarta City Hall yard, Central Jakarta.

"Let's build it from age here. Don't start like me. The age of 64 is just exercising. It's too late, his stomach is getting bigger. We agree, every Friday we exercise. I ordered the law to exercise," said Rano, Friday, July 18.

While joking, Rano admitted that he felt embarrassed wearing a t-shirt while exercising with ASN today. Because, it makes his body look bigger.

"Today I really don't like it. Because today I was ordered to wear a large stomach-like shirt. Let's imagine if on Wednesday, we didn't walk to the terminal to take public transportation. When will we move?" said Rano.

Therefore, Rano assessed that the policy of DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung which requires all DKI Provincial Government employees to use public transportation every Wednesday, in addition to reducing the volume of congestion, is also beneficial for their health.

"This is one of the goals of the Governor to provide direction, give orders. So that every Wednesday we use public transportation for what? The first point is that we walk. We move, then we take advantage of the sports facilities," explained Rano.

Meanwhile, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, Ani Ruspitawati, explained the reason why her party initiated joint gymnastics every Friday at City Hall. Ani revealed, as many as 62 DKI Provincial Government ASNs suffered obesity or were above normal weight due to excessive fat buildup.

"From the results of ASN health checks conducted in 2024, there are several results that we may have to pay attention to. There are 62 percent of those who are obese," he said.

Ani also said that as many as 15.4 percent of ASN's physical condition was overweight and 24 percent were not fit. In addition, as much as 27.6 percent have hypertension, and 5.7 percent have diabetes mellitus.

In fact, according to Ani, Jakarta ASN can be considered as an example or role model for the community. Therefore, civil servants should regularly carry out sports campaigns

"This is not just a sport, but also part of efforts to build a healthy living culture and an active lifestyle. We as ASN are role models to have a good impact on society. Therefore, we want to continue campaigning every Friday is a day of exercising for all of us," he added.