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Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Both state, federal civil servants in Sarawak to have additional public holiday on June 4
Photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (May 27): Both state and federal civil servants in Sarawak will have an additional public holiday on June 4. A notice from State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki dated yesterday stated that the additional holiday is to replace overlapping public holidays on June 2. 'The Sarawak government has agreed to declare June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) as a public holiday for the Sarawak civil service, including Sarawak statutory bodies and Sarawak local authorities, in view of the overlapping celebration of Gawai Dayak and the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday,' he said in the notice. A similar notice was issued by Sarawak Federal Secretary Datuk Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan today for federal civil servants. 'In accordance with the letter declaring an additional public holiday declaration from the Sarawak State Secretary dated May 26, 2025 in relation to the above matter, it is hereby notified that June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) is also an additional public holiday for the federal civil service, including federal statutory bodies, in Sarawak,' said Ahmad Nadzri. June 3 is also a public holiday to replace the first day of Gawai Dayak on June 1, as it is a Sunday. On May 10, the Labour Department had said employees observing Gawai Dayak will be entitled to a replacement holiday on June 3 since June 2, which is the second day of Gawai, overlaps with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday. It explained that according to the Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Chapter 76), the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a day off that must be given to employees and cannot be replaced with another day, while Gawai is an optional day off that is set based on the religion and culture of the employee. 'For employees under the Ordinance who are given Gawai holidays, June 3, 2025 should be used as the replacement day off. However, this replacement date may be changed to another day by mutual agreement between the employer and employee, in accordance with Section 104(2) of the same Ordinance,' the statement read. It added that Section 104(1) of the Ordinance also provides that if any holiday falls on an employee's rest day, then the next working day shall be made a substitute holiday. 'For example, if June 1, 2025 is an employee's rest day, then June 3, 2025 should be made a public holiday, while June 4, 2025 will be the second public holiday,' it added.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak approves 46 new administrative building projects worth RM1.2 bln
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has approved 46 new administrative building projects throughout the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (MP12), involving a cost of about RM1.2 billion. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said of this amount, five are construction projects of the Integrated Government Administration Centres (IAC) at the divisional level. So far, a total of 16 projects have been completed in various districts and sub-districts, including the Sarikei IAC, which was inaugurated today, and the Serian IAC. 'A total of seven projects are currently in various stages of implementation, and these include the Bintulu IAC, Limbang IAC and Lawas IAC. Meanwhile, another 23 projects are still in the planning stage,' he said in a speech at the opening ceremony of the Sarikei IAC building today. The new 12-story building, costing RM147.25 million, now houses around 500 civil servants from various government departments and agencies. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening ceremony. Abang Johari also announced plans for the construction of new quarters for civil servants, designed as modern apartments, involving an allocation of RM3.55 billion to build 3,672 units in 67 locations throughout the state. 'This development is a form of recognition and appreciation from the Sarawak government to civil servants as the backbone in the implementation of the state's development agenda. Conducive workplace and residential facilities will enhance the quality of public service,' he said. The new Sarikei IAC building will house 10 departments and agencies under one roof, including the Resident's Office, District Office, Land and Survey Department, Public Works Department as well as Rural Water Supply Department. Also in operation will be the Sarawak Service Centre and Sarawak Government Counter on the ground floor of the building, which offers various digital services based on the 'Whole-of-Government' concept. This approach allows people to conduct transactions more easily, efficiently and with time-saving. 'This initiative aligns with the 'One Stop Customer Centric Service Delivery' approach that emphasises convenience and efficiency in delivering public services to the people,' he added.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak approves 46 admin building projects worth RM1.2b
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has approved 46 new administrative building projects throughout the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (MP12), involving a cost of about RM1.2 billion. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said of this amount, five are construction projects of the Integrated Government Administration Centres (IAC) at the divisional level. So far, a total of 16 projects have been completed in various districts and sub-districts, including the Sarikei IAC, which was inaugurated today, and the Serian IAC. 'A total of seven projects are currently in various stages of implementation, and these include the Bintulu IAC, Limbang IAC and Lawas IAC. Meanwhile, another 23 projects are still in the planning stage,' he said in a speech at the opening ceremony of the Sarikei IAC building today. The new 12-story building, costing RM147.25 million, now houses around 500 civil servants from various government departments and agencies. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening ceremony. Abang Johari also announced plans for the construction of new quarters for civil servants, designed as modern apartments, involving an allocation of RM3.55 billion to build 3,672 units in 67 locations throughout the state. 'This development is a form of recognition and appreciation from the Sarawak government to civil servants as the backbone in the implementation of the state's development agenda. Conducive workplace and residential facilities will enhance the quality of public service,' he said. The new Sarikei IAC building will house 10 departments and agencies under one roof, including the Resident's Office, District Office, Land and Survey Department, Public Works Department as well as Rural Water Supply Department. Also in operation will be the Sarawak Service Centre and Sarawak Government Counter on the ground floor of the building, which offers various digital services based on the 'Whole-of-Government' concept. This approach allows people to conduct transactions more easily, efficiently and with time-saving. 'This initiative aligns with the 'One Stop Customer Centric Service Delivery' approach that emphasises convenience and efficiency in delivering public services to the people,' he added.
