Civil servants can request to work from home during Asean Summit
Civil servants, particularly those who would be affected by traffic congestion during the Asean Summit later this month, can work from home (WFH).
Heads of departments (HODs) have been granted the authority to approve WFH requests from civil servants living within a 25km radius of their offices.
The Public Service Department (PSD), in a statement today, said...
Civil servants, particularly those who would be affected by traffic congestion during the Asean Summit later this month, can work from home (WFH).
Heads of departments (HODs) have been granted the authority to approve WFH requests from civil servants living within a 25km radius of their offices.
The Public Service Department (PSD), in a statement today, said this is to prioritise resilient and compassionate governance.
“Eligible civil servants are encouraged to consult with their respective HODs for appropriate consideration.
“The implementation of this policy, however, must be based on existing procedures and conditions outlined in the prevailing regulations,” the statement read.
The 47th Asean Summit and related meetings, scheduled to take place from Oct 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur, are expected to be among the largest ever hosted by the regional bloc.
PSD added that the WFH policy for public servants will continue to be applied flexibly, subject to current regulations.
“This policy, as provided under the Human Resource Service Circular SR.4.1.2, aims to strike a balance between the operational needs of government agencies and the well-being of civil servants, particularly in maintaining a healthy work-life balance,” it said.
- Bernama
