JAKARTA - The Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos), Saifullah Yusuf, stated that his party was ready to take firm action against the ranks and employees who were proven to have committed violations during the implementation of work from home (work from home/WFH).

"Discipline and integrity without compromise. Violations will certainly be dealt with firmly," said the Minister of Social Affairs, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, April 6.

A number of violations in WFH, including working while traveling or working from a cafe.

On the same occasion, the Minister of Social Affairs, who is familiarly called Gus Ipul, reminded the heads of work units (satker) at the Ministry of Social Affairs as the party that determines the success of the effectiveness of the implementation of WFH.

"The head of the unit determines the success of the effectiveness of WFH, ensures output, maintains the rhythm (of work) and at the same time sets an example," said Gus Ipul.

Then, to support the optimization of the implementation of WFH, the Ministry of Social Affairs will prepare a precise, easy-to-use and integrated digital work ecosystem.

He emphasized that his party was committed to realizing the slogan "Kemensos Saves, Great Service". In addition to trying to make WFH a productive means of work, Gus Ipul said that the Ministry of Social Affairs was also determined to orient work on impact, not just activities.

"No, there should be no activities without output. So I repeat once again, yes, everything must be oriented towards impact, not just activities," he said.

Previously, the government officially implemented the work from home (WFH) policy for state civil servants (ASN) every Friday.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said the policy would take effect from April 1, 2026 and would be evaluated after two months of implementation.

"The implementation of work from home for ASN in central and regional institutions is carried out as many as one working day a week, namely every Friday which is regulated through a circular letter (SE) from the Minister of Home Affairs and the Minister of Home Affairs," said Airlangga.


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