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Malaysia Declares Extra Hari Raya Holiday for Workers

3/16/2026

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday, with the date tied to when the festival falls.
The Human Resources Ministry urged employers to offer flexible leave arrangements.
The holiday aligns with Holidays Act 1951 and applies to private sector employees.
Employers must inform workers whether the holiday will be observed on the declared date or substituted, per the ministry's push for harmonious industrial relations.

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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday, with the date tied to when the festival falls.
The Human Resources Ministry urged employers to offer flexible leave arrangements.
The holiday aligns with Holidays Act 1951 and applies to private sector employees.
Employers must inform workers whether the holiday will be observed on the declared date or substituted, per the ministry's push for harmonious industrial relations.