Central Jakarta Mayor, Arifin, praised his team for their enthusiasm in running their duties on the first day of work after the Idulfitri holiday and public leave.

According to him, despite the circular stated there was one more day for work from anywhere, all employees were already working in the office today.

"I appreciate those who have come in on the first day of work today," he expressed, Tuesday (4/8).

He also instructed all sub-agencies and agencies, sub-district heads, and urban village heads to re-check civil servants who were absent to work today.

"Please check the attendance list in each working unit following the applicable regulations," he asserted.

On the same occasion, he expressed heartfelt apologies to all his employees.

"I remind all employees that working hours have returned to normal and this must be adhered to," he uttered.