An extra day off for Raya on Friday, July 8?
Government studying matter after appeal by Cuepacs.
PETALING JAYA: Civil servants may very well get an extra day off on the third day of Hari Raya Aidifiltri, The Star Online reported today.
It said July 8, which is a Friday, may be declared a “cuti peristiwa” (occasional holiday) in conjunction with the festival, providing a long holiday for festivities.
The festival is expected to be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6, and Thursday, July 7.
The report quoted Chief Secretary to the Government Dr Ali Hamsa as saying that the government was studying the matter as this kind of situation was a “bit rare.”
He was responding to a proposal from Cuepacs President Azih Muda.
The “cuti peristiwa” will only apply to states where Friday is a working day.
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