KUALA LUMPUR – Public sector agencies and government-linked companies (GLCs) will adopt a work-from-home policy starting April 15, as a proactive measure in response to the global energy crisis, the government announced today.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a video message, said the Cabinet’s decision seeks to reduce fuel consumption while ensuring the sustainability of the nation’s energy supply, which has been affected by conflicts in the Middle East, Bernama reported.
He noted that tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran have disrupted global supply chains, but Malaysia remains resilient, maintaining the retail price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre for now.
“Therefore, even if the situation eases slightly, it does not mean we can afford to be complacent. Any society, whether a family or a nation, that becomes too comfortable and takes matters lightly risks facing greater challenges.
“We must accept the reality that the situation is not as usual. If circumstances are worrying, then we must respond accordingly and adhere to our plans,” he said in the video message.
Anwar said the government is cushioning the impact of the global energy crisis through the People’s Support Initiative, with an additional allocation of RM4 billion per month to absorb rising global oil costs and ensure the public is not burdened by sudden price increases.
In addition, to ensure more efficient resource management, the quota for the BUDI MADANI 95 fuel subsidy has been adjusted to 200 litres per month effective today, alongside the enforcement of daily limits on subsidised diesel refuelling in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
The prime minister also said that the government is intensifying efforts to diversify energy sources to safeguard the country’s energy supply.
“We are diversifying oil and gas import sources from other countries, as previously announced, and this is also supported by the strong performance of our national oil company, Petronas, in managing operations effectively,” he said. – April 1, 2026