Flexibility of Working Hours in Reducing Carbon Footprint : An Appraisal on Malaysian Laws and Policies During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The world today is facing numerous environmental impacts and disasters due to climate change. In several studies, the researchers found that during Covid-19 pandemic, there was a sudden reduction of carbon footprint. The government at their best has formulated new policies and campaigned to meet the needs of the new normal. This contributes to environmental healing when there is lesser carbon emission from vehicles, workplace and industrial areas. This paper employs desk research by analysing several literatures, related laws and policies to see whether flexibility of working hours may possibly mitigate the impact of climate change due to reduction in carbon footprint. At present, the policies relating to the new normal are seen to be relevant as most of the public and private sector
are still implementing the hybrid approach especially in scheduling online meetings and activities. Therefore, the government sector is seen to be the best medium to promote flexibility of working hours to reduce carbon emission that ultimately could mitigate the impact of climate change and disaster. In Islam, harm must be eliminated thus, all kinds of efforts in reducing carbon should be promoted.