Government Confirms Payment of Tukin for ASN Lecturers Not Delayed
By: Fadila Nisa
The government ensures that the performance allowance (tukin) for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) lecturers will continue to be paid in accordance with the commitment that has been set. Coordination between the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek), and the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PMK) continues to be carried out to ensure the smooth implementation of this policy. Thus, there is no reason for lecturers to worry about delays or cuts to their tukin.
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK), Pratikno, emphasized that the government is trying to optimize the provision of tukin for ASN lecturers. He ensured that coordination between the Minister of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Finance continues to be carried out so that the implementation of payments goes according to plan. In recent times, his party has communicated with the Minister of Education and Culture to ensure that this allowance remains part of the state budget.
The government also emphasized that the issue of zero tukin for ASN lecturers in 2025 is something that needs to be discussed further, not a decision that has been made. Therefore, the government remains open for further discussion regarding the tukin payment mechanism, especially in relation to the budget allocation that has been carefully designed.
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, said that the government has allocated a budget to pay tukin to 97,734 lecturers from four categories. Lecturers at State Universities with Legal Entities (PTNBH) have so far received tukin continuously according to applicable standards. Likewise with lecturers at State Universities with Public Service Agencies (PTN BLU), although there are still several PTN BLUs that have not implemented a remuneration system. The government is committed to resolving this issue so that all lecturers get their rights fairly.
In addition, tukin will also be given to lecturers who work at State Universities with Work Units (PTN Satker) and lecturers with ASN status at Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDIKTI). The government is currently preparing clearer regulations in the form of a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to regulate the mechanism for providing this tukin. The finalization process of the Perpres is ongoing, and is expected to be completed soon so that tukin payments can be made without administrative obstacles.
The government also understands that uncertainty regarding tukin payments can have an impact on the welfare of lecturers and the stability of the higher education sector. Therefore, this policy continues to be a primary concern so that there are no delays that can disrupt the continuity of the academic process in universities. With a strong commitment from various parties, it is hoped that all ASN lecturers will receive their rights in a timely manner.
The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek), Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro, also emphasized that lecturer tukin should not be included in the budget efficiency policy. He ensured that lecturer allowances remain a priority and will not be cut. The government understands that lecturer welfare greatly influences the quality of higher education in Indonesia. Therefore, tukin remains allocated in the state budget without any reduction.
Currently, the government’s main concern is ensuring the smooth payment of tukin to all ASN lecturers. The Ministry of Finance has identified that some lecturers at PTN BLU and PTN Satker still face obstacles in receiving remuneration. Therefore, the government is trying to overcome this problem by adjusting the budget so that all lecturers receive their rights equally.
In addition to ensuring timely payment of tukin, the government is also evaluating the lecturer remuneration system to ensure the effectiveness of this policy. This evaluation includes budget distribution, implementation of the tukin policy, and its impact on overall academic performance. With this step, it is hoped that the tukin payment system can run more transparently, efficiently, and in accordance with the needs of lecturers throughout Indonesia.
Although the budget efficiency policy is implemented in various sectors, the government remains committed to not reducing lecturer performance allowances. This decision confirms that education remains a top priority in national development policies. With this guarantee, lecturers at various universities can carry out their duties calmly without having to worry about paying their rights.
