Back to Work After Eid, Jakarta ASNs Bring Enthusiasm to Work

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung conveyed that the attendance rate of civil servants (ASN) within Jakarta Provincial Government on the first workday after Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri holiday was very high.

"Looking at the enthusiasm, and we also have received a report that people in Jakarta are ready to work,"

He noted that ASNs in Jakarta were ready and enthusiastic to return to work.

"Looking at the enthusiasm, and we also have received a report that people in Jakarta are ready to work. According to the report from City Secretary, the absence rate in Jakarta today, even though work from anywhere is allowed, only touches 2,37%. That's very low," he stated at Jakarta City Hall's Pavilion, on Tuesday (4/8).

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He explained that Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB) had issued a circular letter (SE) that allowing ASNs to work from anywhere until the following day.

"The point is, there is a circular from Ministry of PAN-RB that allows it until the following day. DKI, of course, coordinates with that, and it also becomes a binding matter for DKI," he said.

In response for this, the Jakarta Provincial Government has issued internal regulations through Bureau of Personnel. Furthermore, Pramono ensured that public services were almost back to normal, with no complaints from the public.

Besides, the governor also expressed his appreciation for the handling of potential tidal flood disasters in Jakarta during Eid holiday. He mentioned that the flooding that occurred was localized and receded quickly.

"I must give appreciation, maybe you may not know about it, that from before Eid to D+2 of Eid, or around April 4, the tidal flood was concerning. However, because it was handled well, Alhamdulillah, there were no issues with tidal floods in Jakarta," he said.