The Ministry of Education has today declared April 19 a special school holiday, in addition to the mid-term holiday which starts on April 20.
The special announcement was made by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, in anticipation of the possibility that Aidilfitri may fall on April 21.
Fadhlina said the announcement took into account various views, especially teachers, to allow those travelling back to their hometowns to better manage their schedule for the weekend-long celebration.
In Malaysia, the declaration of the date of Syawal 1, would be made by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal immediately after receiving the report of the moon sighting and consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who represents the Malay Rulers.
Mohd Na’im also asked Muslims to be patient because the determination of the date for Aidilfitri rests with the authority of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal.
Separately, Fadhlina also said results for the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) would be released on April 18.
Those wishing to check their 2022 results online can visit myresultstam.moe.gov.my from 10am onwards or through SMS. – MALAY MAIL ONLINE