JPA Daily Buzz - Edisi 42 2026

page 1 42nd Edition/ 2026 3 April 2026 Behind every story, there is a team that works with heart. The Pulsekeeper Dr. Diyana Hassim The VisionWhisperer Norazizul The Pixel Alchemist Sabrina The Buzz Architect Lidyawati The Buzzkeeper Nurfazlina The Light Catcher Syukran The Buzz Crew Recently, the implementation of the Work From Home (WFH) directive within the public service has generated a range of reactions. Some understand it, some question it, and others have openly expressed their dissatisfaction. This is not unusual. Any policy that affects daily routines will naturally be viewed from different perspectives, as each individual faces unique circumstances. For some, it involves commuting distance, family responsibilities, school commitments, and other factors that shape their experience. In this context, questions and feedback are understandable. However, it is equally important for us to take a step back and view this matter more broadly. Within the public service, policies are not introduced arbitrarily. They are developed through careful consideration of service delivery needs, operational effectiveness, and the wellbeing of officers. At the same time, these guidelines are designed to provide a consistent framework for implementation at scale. In practice, implementation requires appropriate consideration at the departmental level to ensure alignment with operational needs and prevailing circumstances. This is where the balance between policy and implementation exists where the wisdom of Heads of Departments and respective human resource management plays an important role in applying these guidelines appropriately. When viewed from different perspectives, reactions may arise. The question is not whether we agree or disagree but how we choose to express it. At the same time, it is important to understand the context of this implementation more clearly. Between Policy, Perception Between Policy, Perception and Responsibility and Responsibility