Bengkulu Mayor Bans ASN from Accepting Gratification and Asking for THR

Bengkulu Mayor Dedy Wahyudi. (ANTARA - Anggi Mayasari)

BENGKULU - The Bengkulu City Government prohibits state civil servants and state organizers from receiving or giving gratuities related to their positions, including requests for funds or gifts associated with holiday allowances (THR).

"Civil servants and state administrators are obliged to set an example by not giving or receiving gratification related to the position of Mayor of Bengkulu Dedy Wahyudid in his statement in Bengkulu, Saturday.

Referring to the circular letter on February 26, 2026, it is stated that ASN and state organizers are obliged to set an example by not giving or receiving gratuities related to their positions.

The ban includes requests for funds or gifts, both individually and on behalf of institutions, to the public or companies. Requests that are often associated with THR or other designations are emphasized as not allowed.

Dedy reminded that the request and acceptance of gifts related to a position could have implications for corruption if it violated the provisions of the law.

In addition, every gratification receipt related to the position must be reported to the Corruption Eradication Commission within 30 working days from the receipt of the gratification.

If the gratification is in the form of perishable food or drink, the recipient can channel it as social assistance to those in need, such as orphanages or nursing homes.

However, the distribution must still be reported to the Gratification Control Unit (UPG) of the Bengkulu City Government.

The circular also emphasizes the prohibition of using official facilities for personal interests.

The Bengkulu City Government, he said, also appealed to company leaders, associations, and the public not to give gratification, bribes, or kickbacks to government officials.

If a request for gratification or extortion is found, the public is asked to immediately report it to law enforcement or authorities.

The circular was disseminated as part of efforts to prevent corruption in the Bengkulu City Government environment.