Civil servants affected by Putra Heights blaze allowed to work from home

 

Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said there will be no disruption of public services. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

Civil servants affected by the Putra Heights blaze on Tuesday have been granted permission to work from home, said public service director-general Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

He gave an assurance that this would not disrupt the continuity of public services.

“Department heads have the discretion to approve WFH requests as appropriate,” Bernama quoted Wan Ahmad Dahlan as saying.

This is in line with the WFH policy outlined in a human resources service circular which allows such measures during events like natural disasters, environmental pollution, or health crises.

The fire that broke out on Tuesday morning engulfed a 500m section of a gas pipeline, injuring 111 people, many with burns and respiratory issues.

It destroyed 225 vehicles and damaged another 174. It also left a 10m-deep crater measuring 21m by 24m and damaged homes and properties within a 500m radius.

Hundreds of residents lost their homes and are currently staying at temporary relief centres. - FMT