This is equivalent to 2.14 million litres to date, said Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Bernama reported.

Addressing an appreciation ceremony in Putrajaya tonight, Shamsul said the initiative was helping the government manage financial burdens arising from the global supply crisis.

“Although subsidy pressures have increased sharply, the government will ensure that services to the people are not affected,” he said.

On April 30, the media reported that the government had successfully saved RM1.9 million in RON95 petrol subsidies, equivalent to 979,632 litres, within 10 days of implementing WFH, which involves 200,000 civil servants.

To ensure WFH is implemented effectively without affecting service delivery to the public, Shamsul urged every head of department to uphold the “Tegas” concept, which stands for swift action, empathy, clear ideas, adaptability and effective strategies.

He also advised civil servants against showing favouritism.

“When dignitaries come, we smile brightly, but when a cleaner comes to sort out matters, do we treat them the same way?”

He said civil servants must understand that their responsibilities are a trust to be fulfilled to the best of their ability and not something to boast about.