Govt to study feasibility of WFH for civil servants

2026-03-12 - 08:44

Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the special Cabinet meeting would scrutinise developments in Brent crude oil prices, aviation fuel costs and several other economic indicators. PETALING JAYA: A special Cabinet meeting tomorrow may discuss the feasibility of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for civil servants, says unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said the government is aware that some companies have adopted hybrid working arrangements, including WFH, following the Covid-19 pandemic. “We will study the state of the global economy, examine the figures and determine what actions the government should take,” Bernama reported him as saying at the communications ministry’s monthly assembly today. On Tuesday, the Thai government approved a mandate for most government agencies to immediately adopt full WFH arrangements as part of emergency measures to reduce energy consumption amid heightened supply risks. The mandate applies to all government workers whose roles are not directly related to public services. Fahmi said the special Cabinet meeting would scrutinise developments in Brent crude oil prices, aviation fuel costs and several other economic indicators. “With the latest information, we will be able to align the government’s actions, including controlling and reducing unnecessary expenditure,” he said. Fahmi said the government would ensure that micro, small and medium enterprises continue to receive support, as the sector forms the backbone of the national economy. “We do not want to take action without understanding its impact. We do not want to stifle growth,” he said, adding that supplies of essential goods and fuel, including RON95 petrol, remain sufficient and the country is not facing any shortages. On March 1, Anwar said Malaysia would be affected by the increase in global oil prices following disruptions to the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route after the US-Israel attacks on Iran, but Putrajaya is determined to maintain the subsidised price of RON95 under the BUDI95 programme.