Special holiday applies to federal, state civil servants in Selangor
SHAH ALAM: The special holiday declared for Sept 1 to mark Selangor’s overall victory at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) applies to all federal and state civil servants serving in Selangor.
Shah Alam - Selangor's state government has declared September 1 as a special holiday to commemorate the region's impressive performance at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). This holiday applies to all federal and state civil servants working in Selangor. State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin informed that private-sector employers were encouraged to grant their staff a day off, at their discretion, considering operational requirements and service continuity.
The special holiday is authorized under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951, granting the state authority the power to declare any day as a public holiday. State Secretary Dr Ahmad expressed hope that this victory would foster a sporting culture and encourage Selangor residents to cultivate a passion for sports, striving for excellence at the highest level.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced the decision at the Sukma 2026 closing ceremony in Aneka Walk, SA Sentral. He commended the entire Selangor contingent for their determination and discipline, which brought honor to the state throughout the event. The Selangor team achieved an impressive haul of 101 gold, 73 silver, and 71 bronze medals, surpassing their target of 80 gold medals.
This success marks Selangor's 10th overall Sukma title, having won in 1988, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013, and most recently in 2016 during the games in Sarawak.
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