Malaysia to Implement Work-From-Home Policy for Civil Servants to Reduce Energy Costs

Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government is set to implement a new work-from-home policy for civil servants aimed at reducing energy expenditures. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that this arrangement will take effect starting April 15 for employees working in government ministries, agencies, and government-linked companies.

‘The primary objective is to reduce fuel consumption and ensure the sustainability of energy supply,’ Prime Minister Anwar stated in a release issued last night. According to him, further details regarding the policy will be made public in the coming weeks. Additionally, state-owned oil company Petronas and other entities are actively working to secure fuel and electricity supplies.

Malaysia currently spends approximately $1 billion monthly in subsidies to maintain stable fuel prices. The new policy is expected to help reduce energy consumption and alleviate the economic burden.