Perak Studying WFH Policy For Civil Servants - Saarani

IPOH,  April 6 (Bernama) -- The Perak government is reviewing the implementation of a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants following a circular issued by Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad said the State Secretary is currently conducting a detailed study, with a special briefing for department heads to be held soon to outline the proposed implementation.

“The state government has received a circular from the KSN to examine the potential of allowing relevant staff to work from home.

“The State Secretary is carrying out a study and will soon convene a meeting with heads of departments to brief them on the matter,” he said during a press conference after the presentation of reference books for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination here today.

Also present were the State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah and State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim. 

Saarani noted that the proposed WFH approach differs from measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the focus was on reducing movement and physical interaction.

This time, he said, the policy would serve different objectives that civil servants need to understand.

On the possibility of an economic stimulus package, Saarani said the state government would first assess current needs before formulating targeted measures.

He added that any stimulus initiative would be deliberated in a special state government meeting, with a focus on strengthening support for farmers and entrepreneurs to better navigate current economic challenges.

“The state government recently attended a federal briefing which, among others, highlighted efforts to enhance food security through the cultivation of short-term crops,” he said.

-- BERNAMA