Private sector bosses may grant replacement holiday on Sept 17, says HR Ministry

By N. TRISHA

Nation
Friday, 09 Aug 2024
4:31 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR: The overlap of Malaysia Day and Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) on Sept 16 this year has led to the Human Resources Ministry recognising both as individual public holidays.

In a statement on Thursday (Aug 8), the ministry said Malaysia Day, which falls on a Monday, is a mandatory public holiday.

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Tags / Keywords: Public Holiday , Overlap , Malaysia Day , Prophet Muhammad's Birthday , Human Resources Ministry , Private Sector , Employers , Discretion , Substitute Holiday , Employment Act 1955

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