ALOR SETAR, March 18 — The Kedah state authorities has declared Monday (March 23) a further public vacation along with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, following the federal authorities’s announcement.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor mentioned the state would observe the extra vacation no matter whether or not 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21).
“Monday will nonetheless be declared a further vacation in Kedah. We’ve determined to observe the federal authorities’s announcement,” he informed reporters after chairing the state government council assembly right here in the present day.
He mentioned the choice was made underneath Part 9 of the Holidays Act 1951.
Beforehand, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim introduced a further public vacation on Monday (March 23) if Aidilfitri falls on Friday (March 20), or on Friday (March 20) if the competition falls on Saturday (March 21).
In the meantime, the Kedah Menteri Besar’s Aidilfitri open home on March 27 would proceed as deliberate as preparations had already been made.
Muhammad Sanusi mentioned the annual occasion wouldn’t contain excessive monetary implications as it will be organised by means of gotong-royong involving authorities companies and government-linked corporations (GLCs).
In one other growth, he mentioned contingency plans by Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) had helped scale back water provide disruptions throughout festive durations within the state.
He mentioned shopper complaints have proven a declining development over the previous three years, reflecting the effectiveness of the measures carried out.
“The plan consists of further services comparable to water tanks, booster pumps and systematic distribution to make sure secure provide and strain,” he added. — Bernama
