He stated that conditions in the capital have returned to normal following a series of demonstrations last week.
“I have directed the heads of relevant agencies to revoke the WFH instruction—effective today at the latest. The situation has normalized, and all transportation services are operating as usual,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday.
He also reminded all Jakarta civil servants to continue complying with Gubernatorial Instruction Number 6 of 2025, which mandates the use of public transportation every Wednesday.
To support this initiative, the provincial government has implemented a Rp1 fare for TransJakarta buses and MRT services, valid until September 8, 2025.
Previously, on August 28, the governor approved the temporary implementation of WFH for Jakarta civil servants in response to demonstrations that occurred across several locations on Friday, August 29.
However, the policy excluded civil servants who provide direct public services that cannot be delivered via digital platforms.
Earlier, Pramono reported that infrastructure damage from the demonstrations amounted to Rp55 billion (US$3.2 million). The damage affected two Jakarta Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD)—PT TransJakarta and PT MRT Jakarta—as well as several surveillance cameras installed throughout the city.
To address the damage, the administration is utilizing contingency funds allocated in the Regional Budget (APBD). “Regarding budget utilization, we have requested assistance from the Head of the High Prosecutor’s Office. We are using contingency funds,” Pramono confirmed.
In addition, the administration has allocated Rp18 billion (US$1 million) to support the Rp1 fare program for TransJakarta and MRT services.
The recent protests across Indonesia were primarily fueled by public outrage over a proposed monthly housing allowance of Rp50 million (about US$3,000) for members of parliament, which many considered excessive amid rising living costs and a weak economy.
The situation was exacerbated by several legislators' comments that were perceived as insensitive and out of touch, such as comparing themselves to manual laborers, calling protesters "dumb," and justifying the allowance by citing their own long commutes.
The demonstrations escalated and became more violent after a video went viral showing a police tactical vehicle running over and killing a motorcycle taxi driver during a protest in Jakarta.
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Translator: Lifia Mawaddah, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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