Central Kalimantan Secretary Affirms No Additional Eid Leave For ASN

Central Kalimantan Regional Secretary Nuryakin. (ANTARA/Muhammad Arif Hidayat)

PALANGKA RAYA - The Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Central Kalimantan Nuryakin emphasized that there was no additional leave for the Idul Fitri 1444 Hijriah holiday for all state civil servants (ASN) within the scope of the provincial government.

"Both civil servants and contract workers are required to enter the office on April 26, 2023, after taking the Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijriah leave," he said in Palangka Raya as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 25.

This also answers the questions of many parties regarding President Joko Widodo's statement via the Youtube channel, which appealed to ASN, TNI, and Polri, as well as BUMN employees to postpone the return flow on April 24 and 25 2023, so that it is possible to apply for additional leave to avoid mass buildup during the return flow.

Nuryakin said that his party was paying close attention to the president's statement and that it was an appeal, not a decision.

"We have to look at the characteristics of the region. The president's statement is based on the condition of the backflow of the Java and Sumatra regions, especially those that predominantly use land and sea transportation," he said.

As for the Kalimantan region, especially Central Kalimantan, according to him, there is no reason to increase the leave.

Nuryakin explained, the return flow was very controlled, including ASN returning from outside the area generally using air transportation.

"Seeing these conditions, the backflow accumulation category is not fulfilled," said Nuryakin.

He explained, the Provincial Government of Central Kalimantan remained consistent in implementing the Eid leave provisions, so that on April 26, 2023, all ASN started to enter the office.

"I emphasize that on April 26, 2023, all civil servants must come down and enter the office, and we will start with the Big Apple Ceremony of the 27th Regional Autonomy Day and the halal bihalal within the scope of the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government in the courtyard of the Central Kalimantan Governor's office," he said.