Jakarta. The Defense Ministry and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have introduced a policy allowing one day of remote work per week as part of broader efforts to reduce fuel consumption and improve efficiency amid global geopolitical uncertainties.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday that the policy aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to strengthen national efficiency, particularly in managing strategic resources.

“The measures include more effective, priority-based use of resources, including in weapons systems operations and official mobility,” Rico said in Jakarta.

The policy includes several key components, such as adjustments to work schedules, with certain functions shifting from a five-day to a four-day in-office workweek. The arrangement follows presidential approval for a weekly work-from-home (WFH) scheme aimed at reducing fuel consumption after the Eid holiday.

Other measures include prioritizing the use of defense equipment based on operational needs and tightening restrictions on official vehicle usage, including employee transport services.

Rico stressed that the policy reflects disciplined resource management rather than an emergency response, noting that Indonesia’s national energy reserves remain secure.

The move comes as the government accelerates efficiency measures across ministries and state institutions to ensure the 2026 budget deficit remains below the legal ceiling of 3% of gross domestic product.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said earlier that the government is focusing on trimming non-essential spending, particularly programs with limited impact on economic growth.

“Unnecessary meetings or policies with minimal or slow economic impact can be postponed,” Purbaya said last week.

Although the deficit is currently projected at 2.68% of GDP, authorities are moving proactively to curb spending as a precaution against potential spikes in global energy prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.