The decision to let civil servants wear batik freely throughout the week not only supports the local Batik industry but it also serves as a way to conserve energy efficiently.
The cabinet meeting has agreed that all civil servants are granted the freedom to wear batik attire every day, and it’s compulsory on Thursdays, just as before.The Public Service Department said the rule was made effective on 21 August and is stated in the Service Circular on the Wearing of Malaysian Batik Attire During Working Hours for Federal Public Service Officers, signed by the Public Service Department director-general, Datuk Dr Zulkapli Mohamed.
Nik Nazmi says batik will help with the heat Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad also announced that they made the decision to improve the batik industry, the country’s image as well as the government’s efforts in conserving energy. The decisions made have taken into account the climate in this country and the Government’s commitment to achieving the aspiration of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2050 by reducing the carbon footprint from electricity usage practices.
In addition, he also said that proposed changes to this dress code will also be extended to all Members of Parliament of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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