INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - President Joko Widodo signed a government regulation on granting holiday allowances to state civil servants, including to ASN retirees.

"There is something special for this year, which is different from the previous year, THR this year is also given to pensioners," said President Jokowi told reporters at the State Palace of Jakarta, Wednesday (05/23/2010)

Accompanied by Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani and Menpan-RB Asman Abnur, President Jokowi said Wednesday he signed a PP stipulating THR and the 13th salary for retirees, ASN allure supporters, TNI soldiers and members Police.

"And, there is something special for this year that is different from the previous year, THR this year is also given to pensioners," he said.

The President hopes the giving of THR and the 13th salary is not only beneficial to the welfare of pensioners and ASN while celebrating Eid.

"But we also hope there will be an increase in the work of ASNs and the overall public service," said the Head of State.