Johor

2024 - 10 - 7

Weekends Just Got a Makeover: Johor's Friday Fizzled Out!

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Johor’s switching back to Saturday-Sunday weekends is great news for holidaymakers and local praye... um, we mean commuters!

**Johor’s Weekend Reversal: A New Dawn for Saturdays!**

In a bold move that’s turning heads and flipping calendars, Johor is officially reverting its weekends to Saturday and Sunday starting January 1, 2025. The announcement comes after over a decade of Friday-Saturday weekends which allowed time for Muslim prayers but left many locals longing for a more traditional weekend experience. Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim broke the news, much to the delight of many who believe this change will bring a breath of fresh air to the state.

The public’s reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, as residents and workers express their excitement about reclaiming Saturdays for leisure and fun. After years of scooting off work early on Fridays, packing for weekend getaways, or rushing to hit the mall post-prayers, Saturdays will once again be freed up for a full day of relaxation and adventure! Plus, local businesses are already buzzing with opportunities, anticipating an upsurge in customer footfall as folks return to a norm that encourages shopping, dining, and venturing out to explore Johor’s hidden gems.

This change isn't just about happier weekends; it promises to be a game changer for the local tourism sector! With aligned weekends to many neighboring states, Johor will likely see more visitors eager to enjoy its cultural sites, theme parks, and culinary delights. The king's blessing and anticipation of greater tourist revenue are giving local businesses a reason to toast to this weekend makeover. With residents and tourists free to roam on a full Saturday and Sunday, it’s shaping up to be a win-win for everyone involved.

On another note, while Johor is revamping its weekend, it's also taking steps towards improving its infrastructure—major roadworks will now be done at night to minimize disruptions. This foresight is exactly what the state needs to keep traffic flowing smoothly as everyone heads out to enjoy a new weekend vibe!

**Fun Fact:** Did you know Johor was the first state in Malaysia to adopt the Friday-Saturday weekend schedule back in 2014?

**Interesting Tidbit:** Johor is also home to the Legoland Malaysia Resort, which might see a surge in visitors with easier access to a Saturday of fun under the sun!

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Johor reverting to Saturday and Sunday weekends from Jan 1, 2025 (CNA)

The Malaysian state's weekend days off have been on Friday and Saturday since January 2014 to allow Muslims to perform their prayers.

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Johor to revert to Saturday and Sunday weekend from Jan 1, 2025 (The Straits Times)

JOHOR BAHRU - Johor will be reverting its weekend to Saturday and Sunday from the current Friday and Saturday weekend. Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan ...

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Public's reaction to Johor's weekend change overwhelmingly positive (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The decision for Johor to change its weekend back to Saturday and Sunday from the current Friday and Saturday has been met with overwhelmingly ...

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Malaysia's Johor state reverting to Saturday-Sunday weekend after ... (South China Morning Post)

The move had received the 'consent and blessing' of Malaysia's king Sultan Ibrahim, his son Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said.

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Major boost for Johor tourism industry with reversion to Sat-Sun ... (New Straits Times Online)

JOHOR BARU: The reversion of Johor's weekends to Saturday and Sunday, effective January next year, is set to enhance the state's tourism sector.

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TMJ: Johor going back to Saturday-Sunday weekends from January ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibrahim said the state will change its weekend off days to Saturday and Sunday ...

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Major roadworks in Johor to be done only at night (The Star Online)

Johor works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh cited roadworks at the Skudai highway heading ...

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New Johor weekend will boost productivity, says business leader (Free Malaysia Today)

Teh Kee Sin said he hoped the change would help local SMEs to speed up their various dealings with the state government.

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Floods: Three districts hit in Johor (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The flood situation in Johor has worsened, with three districts affected as of noon on Monday (Oct 7), from just one district less than 24 hours ...

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Public applauds change to Saturday-Sunday weekend in Johor (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The public applauded the decision to redesignate Saturday and Sunday as weekends in Johor starting next year.

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Johor weekend shift will impact 2.5 million people, says MB (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The shift to a Saturday-Sunday weekend will impact about 2.5 million people statewide, including 587343 school students, according to Johor ...

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Johor weekend change a better fit for families and businesses (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The shift to a Saturday-Sunday weekend in Johor has garnered support from various groups, including parents, youths and business organisations.

Johor realigns its weekend (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: Starting Jan 1 next year, Johor will revert to a Saturday-Sunday weekend, ending an 11-year period where Friday and Saturday were designated as ...

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Floods: 601 evacuees seeking shelter in Johor following heavy rains ... (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in the state currently sits at 601 people from 163 families following heavy rainfall that occurred on Sunday (Oct ...

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Johor weekend change a better fit for families and businesses (The Straits Times)

They said this will benefit those who commute to Singapore for work, among other positives. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Good for work and leisure: Johor business leaders applaud move to ... (Malay Mail)

JOHOR BARU, Oct 8 — The announcement for Johor to revert its weekend to Saturday and Sunday from the current Friday and Saturday starting January 1 next ...

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Johor business leaders applaud move to reinstate Saturday-Sunday ... (Malay Mail)

JOHOR BARU, Oct 8 — The announcement for Johor to revert its weekend to Saturday and Sunday from the current Friday and Saturday starting January 1 next ...

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Johor govt sets up green committee to steer renewable energy policies (The Star Online)

Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said this committee will help outline key sustainability policies that will be included in the ...

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Johor weekend switch will drive growth in SEZ (New Straits Times Online)

JOHOR BARU: The decision to revert Johor's weekend to Saturday and Sunday from Jan 1, will benefit the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ...

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Johor to move weekend back to Saturday, Sunday from 2025 (AsiaOne)

From Jan 1, 2025, Johor will change its weekends to Saturday and Sunday, announced the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on Monday (Oct 7).

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QuickCheck: Did a fight erupt near the Johor airport over a ... (The Star Online)

INCIDENTS of violence can erupt unexpectedly and have serious consequences. Recently, a video showing a group of men assaulting a man with sticks, ...

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Johor's weekend change will boost work-life balance, productivity ... (The Star Online)

JOHOR BARU: The decision to shift to a Saturday-Sunday weekend from the current Friday-Saturday weekend is set to improve work-life balance and enhance ...

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