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‘Keep politics out of Johor’s weekend change’: Onn Hafiz

He said the sanctity of Islam will not be diminished by the fact that Johor will no longer have Fridays off

Johor’s weekend adjustment to impact over 2.5 mil student, workers

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said discussions on the matter would take into account all aspects, including respect for Friday

Johor to revert weekly rest days to Saturday and Sunday from Jan 1 next year

The decision was made with the consent and blessing of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim

◉ Popular

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.