Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun said more than 3,000 civil servants will work from home two days a week, Bernama reported.

He said civil servants with a commuting distance of more than 8km one way from home to office are allowed to work from home on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, as determined by their heads of department.

“Physical attendance remains compulsory on Mondays and Fridays,” he said after chairing a state executive council meeting at Wisma Negeri today.

The arrangement covers all departments and agencies under the state administration, particularly in management and administrative sectors such as finance, administration and human resources.

“For operational sectors involving technical roles, including engineers, assistant engineers, village heads and enforcement officers, WFH will be implemented on a rotation basis to ensure at least 50% of staff are on duty in the field or office on any working day,” he said.

Aminuddin said WFH approval for heads of departments and officers in the management and professional group is not automatic, and must be reviewed and approved by the state secretary.

He said attendance will be monitored electronically via the SPOT-Me system or Google Live Location to ensure effective implementation.

“The arrangement will also be extended to local authorities and state statutory bodies, subject to acceptance by the respective agencies,” he said.

The policy does not apply to officers in critical sectors such as defence and security, healthcare, and education involving school sessions.

Perak menteri besar Saarani Mohamad said the state decided to implement WFH in line with the circular issued by chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

However, he said, the implementation will be adapted to current needs and state conditions.

“We discussed the matter during the exco meeting earlier (today),” he told a press conference, adding that the state government will ensure a smooth WFH implementation by adhering to guidelines and meeting the requirements of the state civil service.