Penang government will not adopt work-from-home policy, citing no urgency, while Selangor moves ahead with flexible plans
PETALING JAYA: The Penang government has opted not to implement a proposed work-from-home (WFH) policy for its civil servants, citing its unsuitability for certain roles and the lack of urgency.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the matter had been discussed at the state executive council level, with a decision made not to proceed.
“The state executive council has deliberated on this and we have no plans to implement the WFH policy,” he told reporters at his office in Komtar, as reported by the New Straits Times.
The decision comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently announced that the federal government is exploring flexible work-from-home arrangements for civil servants.
He also encouraged the private sector to adopt similar practices, noting that some companies and banks have already introduced such measures.
In contrast, the Selangor government revealed yesterday that it is finalising a WFH plan for its administration, aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving work flexibility.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative would also help conserve energy amid fluctuating global oil prices linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
