Fridays declared ‘Jawi Day’

KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to boost a tradition and culture that has shaped Malaysia, Fridays have now been declared ‘Jawi Day’, effective yesterday.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri said in a statement yesterday the proposal which was made in the Cabinet meeting on July 8, had the full support of all the ministers.

“The government is serious about upholding the jawi script. I urge all ministries, departments, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organisations and Malaysians to work together in preserving this national heritage,” he said.