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        "msgid": "energy-crisis-heats-up-in-asia-malaysia-to-implement-gradual-wfh-1774875135",
        "date": "2026-03-30 19:00:00",
        "title": "Energy Crisis Heats Up in Asia, Malaysia to Implement Gradual WFH",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The global energy crisis, triggered by conflicts in the Middle East, is spreading to Southeast Asia, prompting Malaysia to introduce a gradual work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants to curb energy consumption amid oil supply disruptions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasised a selective and phased implementation, while encouraging the private sector, including banks, to adopt similar flexible working practices for operational efficiency. This move aligns with actions in Myanmar and Thailand, as Indonesia prepares to announce its own WFH policy, highlighting a regional strategy to enhance economic resilience in uncertain times.",
        "content": "<p>The global energy crisis sparked by conflicts in the Middle East is\nbeginning to spread to Southeast Asia. Disruptions in the world\u2019s oil\nsupply have led many countries to take swift measures to reduce energy\nconsumption, one of which is through work-from-home (WFH) policies.<\/p>\n<p>Following several Asian countries that have already implemented or\npromoted this policy, Malaysia is now taking similar steps.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the government is refining\na scheme for flexible working arrangements for civil servants (ASN).\nThis policy will not be applied all at once, but gradually and\nselectively to suit sectoral needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government is perfecting the implementation of flexible working\narrangements, including work from home (WFH), for public employees to\nmitigate the impact of global oil supply disruptions due to the West\nAsian crisis,\u201d he stated, as quoted from The Star on Monday, 30 March\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the implementation of the policy would be carried\nout carefully. \u201cThis step will be implemented gradually and based on\nselection,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the public sector, the Malaysian government is also\nencouraging the business world to follow suit. According to Anwar,\nseveral companies and banks have already adopted remote working patterns\nas part of operational efficiency amid rising energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe private sector is also encouraged to adopt WFH practices, as has\nbeen implemented by some companies and banks,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech, Anwar also stressed the importance of fiscal\ndiscipline and budget efficiency amid the uncertain global\nsituation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the government side, insya Allah, we will continue to uphold\ndiscipline, avoid waste and leaks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Anwar also called on the public to strengthen national economic\nresilience amid the challenging situation.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia\u2019s move adds to the list of countries in Southeast Asia that\nare beginning to rely on WFH as an energy-saving strategy. Previously,\nMyanmar and Thailand have also promoted similar policies to reduce fuel\nand electricity consumption.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Indonesia is also preparing to announce a WFH\npolicy. Interior Minister Tito Karnavian stated that an official\ndecision will be announced soon.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/energy-crisis-heats-up-in-asia-malaysia-to-implement-gradual-wfh-1774875135",
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