Civil servants may get extra holiday on third day of Hari Raya

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PUTRAJAYA: The Government will consider giving civil servants an extra day off on the third day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year, which is expected to fall on July 8.  

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa (pix) said July 8, which is a Friday, may be declared a cuti peristiwa (occasional holiday) for civil servants in conjunction with the festivities.