The Malaysian state’s weekend days off have been on Friday and Saturday since January 2014 to allow Muslims to perform their prayers.
The change to Saturday and Sunday takes place with the consent of the Sultan - who is also currently Malaysia’s king - and after considering the views of the Johor Islamic Religious Council, said Tunku Ismail in a Facebook post. Mr Onn Hafiz noted at the time grouses from the public on different rest days for the government and the private sector.
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