No automatic replacement holiday on Sept 17


KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no automatic replacement public holiday on Sept 17 for the overlap between Malaysia Day and Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Maulidur Rasul) on Sept 16, according to the Prime Minister’s Department.

An announcement on the Cabinet, Constitution, and Intergovernmental Relations Division website stated that the Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369) does not provide for an automatic replacement holiday for public holidays that overlap or fall on the same working day.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

AirBorneo’s inaugural flights take off from Kuching
Litterbugs may trim trees as part of new community service punishment, says Nga
Malaysian Medical Council records surge in applications for annual practising certs
Flood victims rise in Sarawak, Johor sees minor decrease
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in three states, KL and Putrajaya
Penang targets�one million cruise passengers
Muhyiddin’s resignation opens door for PAS to lead PN
Ex-Paralympian seeks new home for his collection of vintage cars
Online Safety Act comes into force to protect users
Kelantan and Kedah ready to welcome the world

Others Also Read