by Rosli Mansor
PUTRAJAYA: There will be an additional public holiday in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said this is to allow the public to make travel plans and to prepare for the festivities.
“Should the first day of Syawal fall on Friday, April 21, then public holiday will be on Monday, April 24.
“If the first day of Syawal is on Saturday, April 22, the government has determined that Friday, April 21, is a public holiday,” he said on Tuesday (April 18).