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Ad-hoc public holidays an ‘unhealthy economic habit’ that must stop, says SME association

Samenta calls for ending ad-hoc public holidays to protect SME planning and costs.
The group links sudden holidays to penalties and triple wages for some sectors.
Samenta cites research suggesting an optimal 10 holidays per year.
Malaysia already has many holidays, according to Samenta.
Samenta proposes amending the Public Holidays Act 1951 to curb ad-hoc holidays.
The call urges government messaging to support economic recovery.
The proposed changes target non-emergency holidays only, per Samenta.
The issue arose after the prime minister announced an additional Hari Raya holiday.
The debate centers on balancing flexibility and predictable costs for SMEs.
Overall, Samenta pushes for governance changes to stabilize SME costs.

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