Customs Office Freeze Threatens 16,000 Civil Servants' Jobs

MenPAN-RB Rini Widyantini Responds to Potential Layoffs

The recent statement by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa about potentially freezing the Directorate General of Customs and Excise has raised concerns about the fate of 16,000 civil servants working in the department. Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform (MenPAN-RB) Rini Widyantini addressed the issue, stating that she hasn't met with Purbaya to discuss the matter yet.

Rini emphasized the importance of ensuring the continuity of ASN functions within the organization. According to her, the decision to deactivate ASN personnel depends on the specific cases and problems within the organization. "If there are issues, they can be deactivated, but it depends on the case," she explained.

The potential freeze has sparked significant concern among the affected employees and the public. The Customs and Excise office plays a crucial role in state revenue collection through taxes and customs duties. Any disruption in its operations could have broader implications for the national economy.

While the threat of freezing remains, the government is expected to carefully consider the potential consequences on both the employees and the overall functioning of the department.