{
  "id": 3502523,
  "title": "Selangor Sukma holiday on Sept 1 applies to federal, state civil servants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/selangor-sukma-holiday-on-sept-1-applies-to-federal-state-civil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:06:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/selangor-sukma-holiday-on-sept-1-applies-to-federal-state-civil-servants/232776"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor's state government has declared September 1 as a special holiday to celebrate the region's outstanding performance at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). This decision, announced by State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, applies to all federal and state civil servants working in Selangor. The state also encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off at their discretion, considering operational needs and the continuity of services.\n\nThe special holiday is under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951, which allows the state authority to declare a public holiday for the state. Dr Ahmad Fadzli hopes this victory will foster a sporting culture and inspire Selangor residents to actively participate in sports and strive for excellence at the highest level.\n\nMenteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari expressed his congratulations and appreciation to the Selangor contingent for their fighting spirit and discipline throughout Sukma 2026. The team secured an impressive total of 101 gold, 73 silver, and 71 bronze medals, surpassing its target of 80 gold medals. This achievement marks Selangor's 10th overall Sukma title, following wins in 1988, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013, and 2016 in Sarawak.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — The special holiday declared for Sept 1 to mark Selangor’s overall victory at the 2026 M...",
  "key_points": [
    "September 1 declared special holiday for Selangor's sporting achievement",
    "Applies to federal and state civil servants in Selangor",
    "Private-sector employers encouraged to grant day off at discretion"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Selangor Sukma holiday on Sept 1 applies to federal, state civil servants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/selangor-sukma-holiday-on-sept-1-applies-to-federal-state-civil-3503795",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:06:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}