Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis: PM Anwar Ibrahim

Published April 2, 2026

Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, AFP reports.

“The cabinet has agreed to the work-from-home policy. It aims to reduce fuel consumption and ensure a stable energy supply,” Anwar said during a special briefing late Wednesday.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. — via Radio Pakistan

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