Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has introduced a new policy promoting a shift in work culture and lifestyle to support national energy efficiency amid global geopolitical dynamics, including work-from-home (WFH) arrangement every Friday for civil servants.Speaking during a video conference on Tuesday, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the current global situation demands all nations, including Indonesia, to adapt to efficiency measures and the shift in people's activity patterns.He said the momentum provides an opportunity for all sectors of society to begin streamlining work methods, mobility patterns, and daily energy consumption.”We are beginning to shift our culture and transform to navigate the geopolitical dynamics that are affecting every nation globally,” Hadi asserted.He emphasized that this transformation includes changing public transportation habits to reduce fuel consumption while simultaneously strengthening national energy security.Hadi stated that the government appreciates various regional government initiatives that have already begun promoting energy-efficient mobility, such as encouraging employees to cycle to work.Beyond cutting energy and fuel consumption, he noted that such steps would also improve public health and fitness.The minister expressed hope that similar initiatives will be adopted by other regions across Indonesia as part of a collective movement toward energy efficiency, work culture transformation, and national readiness to address future geopolitical challenges.As part of the policy, the government will implement a work-from-home (WFH) scheme every Friday for civil servants starting April 1, 2026.Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto noted that this policy is valid starting from April 1, 2026, and will be evaluated after two months of implementation.He specified that several sectors are exempt from this WFH arrangement. These include public services such as healthcare, security, and sanitation, as well as strategic sectors including industry, energy, water, basic commodities, food and beverages, trade, transportation, logistics, and finance.Furthermore, to improve mobility efficiency, the government is limiting the use of official vehicles by 50 percent, with exceptions for operational purposes and electric vehicles.In addition, domestic official travel is being cut by 50 percent, while international official travel is being reduced by 70 percent, as part of the efficiency move.