JOHOR has announced December 17 as an occasional public holiday to celebrate the decade-long success of the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football team in winning the 2023 Super League and Malaysia Cup.

Johor secretary Azmi Rohani, in a statement, said that the Southern Tigers made history by winning the Super League for the 10th consecutive time, marking a decade of JDT’s dominance in national football.

He stated that on December 16, at 8.30 pm, a grand celebration will be held at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, following the team’s match against Penang FC.

Azmi said in accordance with the decree of Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the state government declared Sunday, December 17, as an occasional public holiday for all Johor residents.

“The granting of this occasional public holiday aims not only to celebrate JDT’s glorious success but also serves as the state government’s appreciation to those involved and the people of Johor who unwaveringly supported the JDT team.

“This holiday is also being celebrated after JDT made their own history in the national football arena and to celebrate JDT’s success in lifting the Malaysia Cup trophy last night,” he said.

Azmi clarified that the declaration of the holiday is in line with the powers granted under section 9(1) of the Public Holidays Act 1951 [Act 369]. – Bernama, December 9, 2023.