Dec 14 and 16 are public holidays for Selangor

[jeffooi]

THE STAR
Tuesday, December 03, 2002

Private firms in Selangor reminded to adhere to two holidays

SHAH ALAM: The private sector has been directed to adhere strictly to the public holidays declared by the state government on Dec 14 and 16.

Deputy State Secretary (administration) Datuk Ahmad Latffi Hashim said that the private sector would have to observe Dec 14 as a public holiday given to replace the Hari Raya holiday which falls on Dec 7.

He said the state government, after seeking the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, had set Dec 14 to commemorate the birthday of the Sultan which was done under the Holidays Act 1951. The Sultan’s actual birthday is on Dec 11.

“Since Dec 14 happens to fall on the replacement day off for the first Saturday of the month which is Dec 7 and also taking into account that Dec 7 is a federal public holiday because of Hari Raya, the public holiday for the Sultan’s birthday is shifted to Dec 16,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Those wanting further clarification can call 03-5544 7063, fax 03-5510 1088 or email suk@selangor.gov.my


SOURCE:
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/12/3/nation/klgcutis&sec=nation

[drewkool]

The Star
Thursday, December 05, 2002
Selangor: Dec 16 is a holiday

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Government has reiterated “for the final time” that Dec 16 is a public holiday for the public and private sectors.

This is in celebration of the Sultan Selangor’s birthday on Dec 11.

“Therefore, this public holiday must be observed by both the private and public sectors,” said Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Ahmad Latffi Hashim yesterday.

In wanting to keep things simple, Ahmad Latffi said, the Dec 16 holiday was declared a public holiday for this year.

He added that the state government had earlier planned to observe Dec 14 as the public holiday in view of the Sultan’s birthday.

“However, the date was pushed to Dec 16 because Dec 14 is to be observed as a public holiday to replace the Hari Raya holiday which falls this weekend,” said Ahmad Latffi.

For further clarification, telephone 03-5544 7063 (Puan Noraini) or 03-5519 2343 (for Ahmad Latffi), fax 03-5510 1088 or e-mail suk@selangor.gov.my.