The Malaysian government will discuss the implementation of work from home (WFH) for civil servants in a special cabinet meeting tomorrow. This is to coordinate government actions and reduce unnecessary expenses. So, what should you know about it?
WFH is now being considered because of the recent conflict between Iran and Israel
For your information, the war in Iran that was started by the United States and Israel two weeks ago has caused WFH to now be considered not only by the government but also by private companies to reduce the burden of staff travel costs. As a result, the global economy has been affected, and global oil prices have increased due to oil supplies being blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Moreover, several ships that have tried to breach the restrictions have been attacked using missiles. The short-term effects that can already be seen are the increase in the price of RON95 without subsidy, RON97 and Diesel, which are now sold at more than RM3 per litre.
In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has introduced a four-day workweek. In Thailand and Vietnam, people are encouraged to work from home and reduce travel. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, the government has ordered the use of vehicles to work in shifts. Although Southeast Asia is rich in petroleum supplies, it is for export, with domestic fuel needs imported from Middle Eastern countries.
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