Is Deepavali a public holiday in Sarawak?
KUCHING, Oct 29: Even though Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak, it has never dampened the festive spirit and more importantly the Sarawakian spirit as the Indian community and Sarawakians of various communities would come together for a meaningful celebration in their special way.
Is 3 Feb 2022 a public holiday?
KUALA LUMPUR: A screenshot that went viral on social media about the declaration of a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan on Feb 3, 2022, is fake news, says the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM).
Who can declare public holiday in Malaysia?
the Prime Minister
Holidays by declaration Section 8 of the Holidays Act 1951 gives the Prime Minister power to declare any day a public holiday in the whole of Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, or in one of the federal territories, or in one of the states after consultation with the relevant state government.
Are public holidays compulsory?
The 14 mandatory holidays in India include Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Christmas, Good Friday, Guru Nanak’s Birthday, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Zuha, Mahavir Jayanti, Muharram etc.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Sarawak?
Good Friday is a public holiday in Sabah and Sarawak, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
How many public holidays are there in Sarawak?
Employees in Sabah are entitled to 14 paid public holidays a year while those in Sarawak are entitled to 16 days, with four fixed holidays on National Day, Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday, the State Governor’s Birthday and Labour Day.
Is 3rd February a public holiday in Malaysia?
A SCREEN capture of a letter stating that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had declared Feb 3 as a public holiday has gone viral on social media. Is this true? According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the viral message that has been making the rounds on WhatsApp is false.
Is 3rd Feb 2022 a holiday for KL?
It is said that the employers of the private sector under the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan should give one extra day for a paid public holiday on the 3rd of February 2022.
Is 9 Aug 2021 still a public holiday?
National Day9 August 2021, MondaySaturday, 21 August 2021 is not a public holiday. Labour Day1 May 2022, SundayMonday, 2 May 2022, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 1 May 2022.
How many public holidays are there in 2021?
The UK has about eight public holidays a year. Some businesses and attractions in London may be closed or have limited opening hours on bank holidays. Public transport may also be reduced. Public transport in London does not operate on Christmas Day and has a limited service on Boxing Day.