South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms
A COVID-19 spike and a trainee doctors' strike could overwhelm emergency rooms next month, with many doctors also off for a public holiday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil also announced that the official birthday of the King falls on June 3 and has been declared a public holiday.
Thu May 16 2024
Polls: Public holiday in Selangor if PH-BN wins - Amirudin
The election is an important event in the state's history that will determine the future of Selangor for the next five years.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Additional Aidiladha public holiday for Selangor civil servants on June 30
Datuk Haris Kasim said the additional leave was only for civil servants in the state's departments, state agencies and local authorities.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663386998_HariMalaysiad.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?")
[COLUMNIST] Do public holidays boost the economy?
Observations have found that high-income and productive countries tend to have fewer public holidays.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Extra Aidilfitri holiday not a populist decision - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government has no intention of making the private sector bear the losses.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Additional public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri - Anwar
The official announcement on the date for celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be made on April 20, by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Public holiday, school holidays cause of unusual congestion at passport offices in KL, Putrajaya
Khairul Dzaimee advised the public to deal with passport offices outside the Klang Valley that are less crowded for passport application.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Workers can take replacement for public holiday on Monday
Those required to work on Monday without a replacement rest day should be paid wages based on the rate for a public holiday.
Fri Nov 25 2022
PM Anwar announces Monday as public holiday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced Monday (Nov 28) will be a public holiday in conjunction with the formation of a Unity Government and his appointment as the country's 10th Prime Minister.
Thu Nov 24 2022
GE15: Call for private sector to observe public holiday on Friday, Saturday
According to these provisions, employers can substitute any other day in lieu of a paid public holiday for employees, Saravanan said.
Wed Nov 16 2022
GE15: Public holiday in Sarawak on Nov 18 - Abang Johari
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today declared Nov 18 as a public holiday to enable voters in the state to exercise their right to cast their ballots in the GE15.
Tue Nov 15 2022
PM declares Nov 18, 19 public holidays due to polling
The government today declared Nov 18 and 19 as public holidays to enable electors to exercise their right to vote in the GE15.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Sarawak not declaring holiday on polling eve - Abang Johari
Sarawak feels it is not necessary to declare a public holiday on polling eve on Nov 18 as it could affect productivity, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Sat Nov 12 2022
GE15: Perak mulls state holiday on Nov 18
Perak is considering declaring polling eve on Nov 18 as a state public holiday, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Thu Nov 10 2022