Johor, Malaysia changes weekend to Saturday-Sunday from 2025 for economic ties and foreign investment.

Starting January 1, 2025, Johor, Malaysia, will change its weekend from Friday-Saturday to Saturday-Sunday, aligning with several other states. Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim stated the shift aims to enhance economic ties with neighboring countries and attract foreign investment. Despite criticism from some opposition lawmakers regarding the change's implications for Muslims, officials urge that the decision is in the state's best interest.

October 11, 2024
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