Malaysia to raise air-con temperatures in government offices to cut energy costs amid Iran war
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief commissioner Azam Baki said the move to increase air-conditioner temperatures in government offices is part of broader efforts to manage energy usage.
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PUTRAJAYA – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki said he had been informed that the government has decided to increase air-conditioner temperatures in all its offices as part of cost-saving measures to reduce energy consumption.
He said the decision was made by the Cabinet, adding that the move will apply across all government offices, not just the MACC.
“Following Cabinet instructions, the temperature of air-conditioners will be raised, and we may be allowed to wear more casual attire to the office as the temperature increases,” Tan Sri Azam said during a media engagement session with the Multi-Agency Task Force at the MACC headquarters on April 2.
“We may be able to wear short-sleeved shirts and so on,” he added.
Mr Azam said the move is part of broader efforts to manage energy usage and government expenditure.
The latest cost-saving measure comes amid global supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran, which has led to rising prices of coal and natural gas – both of which Malaysia imports in large quantities for electricity generation.
On April 1, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that federal ministries, government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked entities will implement a work-from-home policy from April 15 to reduce fuel consumption and ensure a sustainable energy supply. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
