Malaysia

PSD: WFH policy for civil servants to be implemented during ASEAN Summit

Eligible civil servants are advised to contact their respective heads of departments for appropriate consideration.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 07 May 2025 10:08AM

PSD: WFH policy for civil servants to be implemented during ASEAN Summit
The 46th ASEAN Summit is scheduled to take place on May 26 and 27, 2025 - May 7, 2025

THE work from home (WFH) policy for civil servants will continue to be implemented flexibly in conjunction with the ASEAN Summit scheduled to take place at the end of this month.

The Public Service Department (JPA) in a statement said the policy is provided for through the Human Resources Services Circular (MyPPSM), Clause SR.4.1.2,and aims to balance agency needs with the well-being of employees, including work-life harmony.

“In line with this approach, department heads are authorised to consider WFH applications for officers who may be affected by traffic congestion in conjunction with the ASEAN Summit,” the PSD said.

The PSD said the move is among the government’s initiatives in prioritising resilient and caring governance, in line with Madani’s core values ​​such as well-being, courtesy and efficiency in delivering public services.

“Eligible civil servants are advised to contact their respective heads of departments for appropriate consideration.

“The implementation of this policy shall be guided by the procedures and conditions outlined in MyPPSM,” the statement added.

The 46th ASEAN Summit is scheduled to take place on May 26 and 27, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.

The conference will bring together leaders from all 10 ASEAN member states to discuss regional issues, foster economic cooperation, and champion the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. – May 7, 2025

Related News

Malaysia / 2w

Corruption among public officials remains a concern – PSD DG

Business / 1mth

Malaysia must give investors clearer exits to unlock ASEAN capital

Opinion / 1mth

Merdeka: This is our Malaysia – and you will not take it from us

Malaysia / 2mth

Malaysia urges ASEAN to tighten action against haze

Malaysia / 2mth

Malaysia records 6% GDP growth in Q2 despite global headwinds, says Sim

Opinion / 2mth

ASEAN leads global shift in workplace AI adoption, with Malaysia poised for gains

Spotlight

Malaysia

Sarawak DUN to be dissolved on Monday, October 26 – Abang Jo

Malaysia

Architect with 'Datuk' title pleads not guilty to molesting senior police officer's son

World

Strange creature spotted near US-Mexico border

Malaysia

Akmal says public donations hit RM174k, redirects funds to the needy

Malaysia

Illegal temple in Klang used to store drugs

Malaysia

Individual posing as aide to Raja Muda of Selangor causes RM700,000 in losses

Malaysia

Penang to seek greater clarification over Waze ban

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Ismail Lasim insists he remains Negeri Sembilan MB

You may be interested

Malaysia

Taxpayers face RM20.1b net 1MDB burden despite RM31.3b in asset recoveries

Malaysia

Police await AGC’s directions on Negeri Sembilan MB’s forced-signature claim

Malaysia

IGP warns declining respect for senior officers could weaken force

Malaysia

Anwar: Trust-based dialogue key to lasting peace in Southern Thailand

Malaysia

Haze: Unhealthy air grips Klang Valley

Malaysia

MCMC warns of legal action over viral Kuching school incident video

Malaysia

Luxury resort bungalow, hotel rooms turned into scam bases; 29 foreigners held

Malaysia

Anwar prays for Ustaz Wadi Annuar's recovery after Gerik road accident