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Extra public holiday, toll discounts, and more. All the important information this Hari Raya Aidilfitri ๐
Last updated at Mar 18, 2026
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๐ค Discounted Tolls
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๐ฅณ Long Weekend For Aidilfitri
PM Anwar Ibrahim confirmed an ad-hoc public holiday to facilitate travel. If 1 Syawal falls on Saturday, Friday is the holiday. If it falls on Friday, Monday becomes the extra day off, ensuring a 4-day long weekend for all.
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๐ A Boon For Aidilfitri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the announcement of an additional public holiday, along with the Aidilfitri Maximum Price Scheme, will assist Malaysians in their festive preparations. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden and provide more time for families to celebrate together.
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๐ท๏ธ Aidilfitri Price Controls
The government implemented the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) to curb inflation. This initiative covers 20 essential items, ensuring that chicken, eggs, and imported meat remain affordable for households during the peak festive shopping period.
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๐ฅ Leave Flexibility Encouraged
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has urged private sector employers to grant flexibility or additional leave. While the holiday is official, the ministry encourages a compassionate approach to help employees manage travel logistics and family commitments.
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๐ฃ๏ธ 'Unhealthy Economic Habit'
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) criticised the sudden holiday declaration, labelling it an "unhealthy economic habit." The association warned that ad-hoc holidays disrupt manufacturing schedules, trigger contract penalties, and force employers to pay triple wages, placing immense financial strain on businesses.
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๐ฅ Healthcare Services Unaffected
The Ministry of Health assured that government medical facilities will remain operational. Patients with existing appointments falling on the surprise holiday will be contacted directly by their respective hospitals or clinics to reschedule to the earliest available dates.
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๐ฃ Kelantan Declares 19 March Off
To facilitate early preparations and alleviate traffic congestion, the Kelantan state government has preemptively declared Thursday, 19 March, as a state public holiday. Mentri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud noted this will give residents a valuable opportunity to spend more time with their loved ones.
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