Jakarta –
The explanation finally came from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) about field breaking fast together for government officials. The public spotlight on the office lifestyle is the main reason.
Field Regarding breaking the fast with officials, it was previously contained in a letter from the Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Indonesia Number 38/Seskab/DKK/03/2023 regarding directions related to holding iftar together. The letter was signed by Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung on 21 March 2023.
The directives were addressed to the ministers of the Onward Indonesia Cabinet, the Attorney General, the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, the National Police Chief, and heads of agencies/institutions.
There are three points in the directive letter Jokowi the. Here are the points:
1. The handling of COVID-19 is currently in transition from pandemic to endemic, so caution is still needed.
2. In connection with that, the implementation of breaking the fast together in the holy month of Ramadan 1444 Hijri to be abolished.
3. The Minister of Home Affairs should follow up on the directives mentioned above to governors, regents and mayors.
“This is conveyed so that you comply with the President’s directives and pass them on to all employees in their respective agencies,” wrote the letter.
On Monday (27/3), Jokowi gave an explanation regarding the ban on breaking the fast for officials. Here are 4 points of Jokowi’s statement:
1. Prohibition of Bukber is Not for Citizens
Jokowi emphasized that the ban on breaking the fast together was only intended for government officials and employees. The ban does not apply to the general public.
“The directive not to break the fast together is only intended for internal government, especially coordinating ministers, ministers and heads of non-ministerial government agencies. Not for the general public. Once again not for the general public,” Jokowi said in a press statement on the Secretariat’s YouTube account. President.
2. Many Highlights of Office Life
Jokowi conveyed the reason behind the ban on official bubbly. He said that currently the lifestyle of officials is being scrutinized by society.
“I need to convey this directive because there is so much public scrutiny on the lives of our officials,” said Jokowi.
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