GEORGE TOWN, March 14 – Public sector employees in Penang will uphold regular working hours on Fridays throughout the month of Ramadan, as announced by Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow following a State Government Council meeting. Chow Kon Yeow highlighted that this decision reflects the existing flexible working hours policy, allowing employees to conclude work at 4 p.m. daily. The alignment with Pahang’s similar arrangement ensures consistency across states.
The announcement was made during a Ramadan Breaking of Fast and Tarawih Prayer event attended by dignitaries, including Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and state officials, emphasizing the importance of this decision for Penang’s public sector workforce. With over 450 attendees, the event underscored the significance of maintaining regular working hours during Ramadan.
