With less than 24 hours to the holy Ramadan month, many Muslim friends have started to plan their journey to and from work, given the slight changes in work hours.
Many employers tend to give some leniency in working hours, in which Muslim workers are allowed to leave work early. As for civil servants in Pahang Darul Makmur, they have the luxury of clocking out even earlier every Friday at 12:30 pm.
Of course, this only applies to Muslims who fast during Ramadan. In an official statement released by Pahang Menteri Besar, Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail yesterday (March 11), the new working hours for civil servants in Pahang during Ramadan are in accordance with the order of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
“On this occasion, I would like to pray and express my love to His Majesty the King for his concern and care for the well-being of all of you,” Pahang Menteri Besar said in his statement.
The Ramadhan working hours is applicable to all state departments, District and Land Offices, local authorities, and state statutory bodies.
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Last night, it was announced that all Muslims in Malaysia will commence fasting on March 12, with the 1st day of Syawal expected to fall on April 10. The date of Syawal, however, is subject to change.
Civil servants in Pahang are also expected to leave early starting this Friday since Ramadhan is commencing tomorrow.
Do you think the same leniency should apply in all states? In the meantime, we wish our Muslim friends a smooth Ramadhan ahead!
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