Prabowo Joins Friday WFH Scheme in Hambalang
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- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto worked from his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on June 19, 2026, adhering to the civil servant work-from-home policy.
- The WFH policy, implemented in April 2026 to curb fuel consumption amid global oil price volatility, is strategic as Fridays have less dense administrative activity.
- Essential service workers and those in strategic industries like manufacturing and finance are exempt from the WFH mandate, which is extended until at least July 2026.
President Prabowo Subianto embraced the government's work-from-home policy on Friday, June 19, 2026, conducting his duties from his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the President's adherence to the policy, which has been in effect for civil servants since April.
WFH, the 'H' can be replaced with Hambalang.
"WFH, the 'H' can be replaced with Hambalang," Hadi quipped, highlighting the President's location. The policy aims to conserve fuel amidst volatile global oil prices, with Fridays chosen for remote work due to typically lighter administrative loads. However, essential service providers in sectors like healthcare, security, and sanitation, along with strategic industries such as manufacturing, energy, and finance, remain exempt.
It happens to be Friday, and the work-from-home policy has not been revoked yet, so the President is working from home.
The government extended the WFH policy in May 2026, citing the ongoing Middle East crisis. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated the remote work routine would continue every Friday until at least July 2026. During the afternoon, President Prabowo met with Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir and national football team coach John Herdman at his residence.
In a situation like the current one, where the war has not ended, we will continue the work-from-home policy for the next two months.
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