KUCHING: Sarawak will also get an extra public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, in line with a similar declaration by the Federal Government.
State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said this was decided by the state government after getting advice from Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
"If Syawal 1 falls on Saturday, April 22, the additional public holiday will be on Friday, April 21," he said in a statement on Wednesday . Anwar had said this would allow the public to make travel plans and preparations for the celebration.
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