Acting Governor Of DKI Heru Wants Office Employees To WFH During Floods, PSI Asks To Be Socialized To Companies

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JAKARTA - Secretary of the PKS Faction of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, William Aditya Sarana, supports the plan of the Acting (Pj) Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono regarding the policy of working from home for employees when Jakarta is hit by floods.

However, William emphasized that this policy should first be disseminated to offices in Jakarta.

"Of course, this proposal needs to be carefully considered when it is implemented later. Pak Heru can also communicate or provide circulars directly to offices in Jakarta," William told reporters, Wednesday, October 26.

In addition, the idea of ​​WFH during the rainy and flood seasons also needs to be studied comprehensively with all stakeholders from the central government to Polda Metro Jaya.

Furthermore, William views that when it rains with heavy intensity until it is flooded, this will make traffic in DKI Jakarta even more chaotic.

This condition, according to William, also has an impact on the stress level of the community, not only those who live in DKI Jakarta, but also those who live in buffer cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi.

"Severe and chaotic traffic jams disturb us physically and psychologically, not only tired, but also stressed. WFH's suggestion should be a win-win solution for all parties, both workers and business actors," he said.

Previously, the Acting (Pj) Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono asked his staff and related parties to immediately inform if they find that roads are flooded due to extreme weather marked by high rainfall intensity.

According to Heru, with earlier information, people can avoid roads that are prone to flooding while driving or using public transportation to avoid long traffic jams.

"Together with the Head of BPBD, Dirlantas, the Department of Transportation, we can provide information to the public about areas prone to inundation, so that they are prone to traffic jams," said Heru, Monday, October 24.

When they know the inundation points, according to Heru, the public will be able to easily choose a safe travel route from inundation and congestion. In addition, people can also decide to work from home (WFH).

"Providing earlier is better. I also see that Dishub tools provide information in advance, through TMC, through official DKI channels, so that people can choose, namely to continue working or WFH," he explained.