Nadia Nazir

Civil servants with a one-way commute of more than eight kilometres will be allowed to work from home for three days a week starting April 15. The scheme covers officers based in KL, Putrajaya, Selangor, and all state capitals, excluding those in the security, defence, health, and education sectors. 🧵1

The government will raise air-conditioning temperatures across all its offices to around 24°C as part of austerity measures, amid rising global energy costs. The move will also allow for more casual attire such as short-sleeved shirts in response to the warmer setting. 🧵1

Anwar said Malaysia is in a stronger position thanks to Petronas, which produced around 2 million barrels of oil per day last year. This development comes after Anwar spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other Gulf officials. 🧵2

Crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel after Middle East producers cut output and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Brent jumped 20% to $111, while West Texas Intermediate gained 22%. 🧵1

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, becoming the first country in the world to do so amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, which threatens its energy supply. The order establishes a committee to oversee the distribution of fuel, food, and medicines and allows authorities to procure petroleum products directly to stabilise supplies. 🧵1