The Malaysian Employers’ Federation (MEF) said the proposed expansion of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements should not be applied across all sectors, as suitability varies by industry.

Its president, Syed Hussain Syed Husman, said most industries, including manufacturing, processing, logistics, retail, and physical services, require staff to be on-site and cannot operate entirely remotely.

He said the decision to allow WFH should rest with...