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Indonesia Mandates Remote Fridays for Civil Servants to Cut Costs

4/2/2026

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The Indonesian government will require civil servants to work from home every Friday starting April 1 to conserve energy amid rising global prices.
A review of the policy will occur every two months.
The policy targets 65 trillion rupiah in savings through limits on fuel sales and official travel.
Exemptions will apply to critical roles in health, security, and logistics.
Ministries support the initiative, while business leaders fear productivity impacts.

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Story summary

The Indonesian government will require civil servants to work from home every Friday starting April 1 to conserve energy amid rising global prices.
A review of the policy will occur every two months.
The policy targets 65 trillion rupiah in savings through limits on fuel sales and official travel.
Exemptions will apply to critical roles in health, security, and logistics.
Ministries support the initiative, while business leaders fear productivity impacts.