Johor Reverts Weekend to Saturday, Sunday

The Johor Regent, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, announced that the state's weekend will revert back to Saturday and Sunday starting January 1, 2025, following royal consent from Sultan Ibrahim and input from the Johor Islamic Religious Council. This change replaces the current Friday-Saturday weekend that has been in place since January 1, 2014, which was initially established to honor Islamic practices. The decision comes after feedback from various sectors, including education and industry, and aims to align Johor with the federal government's weekend schedule, also observed by other states like Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Tunku Ismail emphasized the need for adjustments to accommodate Muslim workers' Friday prayers and has tasked officials to study the implications of the change thoroughly. This reversion is expected to be welcomed by businesses that prefer the traditional Saturday-Sunday weekend, enhancing operational efficiencies in line with neighboring regions. The adjustment reflects a shift towards a more standardized workweek across Malaysia and aligns with practices in other developed nations.