Energy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°C, following the global energy crisis, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah, who also serves as the Energy Transition and Water Transformation minister, urged civil servants to wear attire better suited to the local climate, such as batik, corporate shirts, or baju Melayu, to reduce reliance on excessive cooling.

He said this...