Asean Summit traffic: PSD advises affected civil servants to apply for WFH

Civil servants who may be affected by traffic congestion in conjunction with the Asean Summit scheduled for this month are advised to apply for work from home (WFH).

According to the Public Service Department, the WFH policy for civil servants will continue to be implemented flexibly, subject to regulations.

It said the policy provided through the Human Resources Service Circular aims to create a balance between the agency's needs in ensuring the continuity of duties and their needs in terms of well-being and work-life balance.

"Eligible civil servants are advised to contact their respective department heads for appropriate consideration," it said in a statement today.

All department heads have been authorised to consider applications, it added.

The move is among the government's initiatives in prioritising a resilient and caring governance and is in line with the Madani core values, such as well-being, kindness and efficiency in public service delivery.

However, it said, the implementation of the WFH policy must be guided by the procedures and conditions outlined.

The summit is scheduled to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and 27.

As the Asean chair this year, Malaysia will host the 46th Asean Summit which is expected to bring together about 20,000 participants, including heads of state, delegates and officials from member countries as well as dialogue partners such as China and the Gulf countries.

- Bernama

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