ANWAR ANNOUNCES WFH FOR PUBLIC SECTOR, GLCS FROM APRIL 15

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis.

In a video message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision, reached at the Cabinet meeting, aims to reduce fuel consumption and ensure the sustainability of the country’s energy supply, which has been affected by the conflict in West Asia.

He said tensions involving Israel, the United States and Iran have disrupted global supply chains, but Malaysia has so far managed to remain resilient by maintaining the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre for the time being.

“Therefore, even if the situation eases slightly, it does not mean we can afford to be complacent. Any society, whether a family or a nation, that becomes too comfortable and takes matters lightly risks facing greater challenges.

“We must accept the reality that the situation is not as usual. If circumstances are worrying, then we must respond accordingly and adhere to our plans,” he said in the video message.

Anwar said the government is cushioning the impact of the global energy crisis through the People’s Support Initiative, with an additional allocation of RM4 billion per month to absorb rising global oil costs and ensure the public is not burdened by sudden price increases.

In addition, to ensure more efficient resource management, the quota for the BUDI MADANI 95 fuel subsidy has been adjusted to 200 litres per month effective today, alongside the enforcement of daily limits on subsidised diesel refuelling in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.

The prime minister also said that the government is intensifying efforts to diversify energy sources to safeguard the country’s energy supply.

“We are diversifying oil and gas import sources from other countries, as previously announced, and this is also supported by the strong performance of our national oil company, Petronas, in managing operations effectively,” he said.

-- BERNAMA