KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will decide on the possible implementation of a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement at its next cabinet meeting.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the move would be considered following a directive issued at the federal level.
"At the federal level, the prime minister has directed that, starting April 15, many civil servants are likely to work from home to save not only energy but also costs.
"This is something that should be given attention not only by the government but also by the public.
"If necessary, we will implement it. We will see how the concept works," he told reporters after a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration with the media here.
Commenting on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Hajiji said the situation could have a broader impact on economies worldwide, including Malaysia and Sabah.
The Strait of Hormuz has faced disruptions following Iran's restriction of maritime traffic, triggered by last month's United States-Israeli strikes, leading to a surge in oil prices.
"In Sabah, we have 1,400MW of electricity capacity. Of that, 1,100MW comes from gas supplied by Petronas directly to the state.
"We will not be significantly affected in that aspect. Only about 300MW comes from diesel, which we are monitoring closely, as any increase in diesel prices will affect Sabah.
"There will be an impact if diesel prices rise. However, Sabah still receives diesel subsidies, which help ease the burden," he said, adding that the state government would continue to monitor developments.
Earlier, Chief Minister's Department Media and Communications director Datuk Lucy Irene Yong expressed appreciation for the commitment and dedication of media practitioners in disseminating information to the public across government, mainstream and social media platforms.
"We appreciate the role of the media in clearly explaining government policies while also conveying the people's voices to the authorities for action.
"However, while the media today is driven by speed, this should not come at the expense of accuracy," she said, adding that the Media and Communications Office would continue to ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of information related to the state government and the Chief Minister.
Among those present were Sabah Journalists Association president Mariah Doksil, Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association chairman Datuk Jimmy Goh, editors-in-chief, bureau chiefs and more than 200 media practitioners.
Also in attendance were Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Isnin Aliasnih, Yayasan Sabah director Datuk Ghulam Khan Bahadar and heads of departments. - NST
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