In Johor, anticipation and cheer over proposal to restore Saturday-Sunday weekend

JOHOR BARU, June 22 — Johor residents and businesses have reacted positively to the state government’s suggestion to make Saturdays and Sundays the official rest days once more and ending nearly a decade of weekends starting on Friday.

“Since being married in 2018, my wife Hamiza Rusli and I seldom get to experience a full two-day weekend together as her department observes the Johor government’s Friday and Saturday as weekend rest days. As most in the private sector opted not to adopt the Friday-Saturday weekend, it meant there was one day fewer each week that businesses could deal with government departments and agencies.

“I hope the proposal will go through and be a reality soon as having a common Saturday and Sunday weekend also makes it easier and convenient to plan for holidays or trips,” she said. “With differing rest days, planning a family holiday or trip together can be frustrating for us as we need to consider that my children start their school week on Sunday,” said Azlan when met byAzlan explained that the misaligned weekends affected family outings, especially for weekend getaways or short trips such as returning to his hometown of Telok Panglima Garang in Selangor.

“However, this doesn’t match with the government offices and any submissions by companies may take longer,” he said when contacted. “It’s a good move since Johor can have the weekend of Saturday and Sunday rather than the current arrangement. Johor Baru Malay Smallholders and Light Industry Association secretary Mohammad Salezan Mohd Salleh said he observed support for the proposed change.

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