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"In a move to counter a growing energy crisis, Indonesia has enacted a nationwide work-from-home (WFH) mandate every Friday. "This work-from-home policy is actually good because it saves time, since we can work from anywhere. Plus, it saves fuel; that's what the government hopes for - for us to conserve energy," Wina Marvira, a public service worker, said. Another local, Adi, offered a balanced view and said, "If your house is far away, then it's great. But if you live close to the office, it's better to just work at the office. It feels like a waste of time to work from home. So yeah, there are pros and cons." This policy aims to drastically cut fuel consumption, projecting a combined saving of Rp 59 trillion (US$3.5 billion) in public fuel spending. A driver, Dayat, claimed that the new regulation will affect his business. "Usually, on a normal day, I can do 20 trips, but now it’s down to just 14 trips. As for gas prices, let the government handle that," he explained. Primarily affecting central and regional civil servants, the initiative seeks to reduce mobility on traditionally lower-productivity days. Private sector employees are strongly encouraged to participate, with adjustments based on their industry's needs. Essential services, including healthcare, security, sanitation, energy, and logistics, will continue normal operations. The government has promised a formal review in June to assess both fuel savings and economic impact."
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