PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — All branches of the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) will be closed for three days starting on Saturday in conjunction with the Christmas celebration.

The Finance Ministry in a statement here today said the closure of all UTCs on Dec 23 (Saturday) to Dec 25 (Monday) had been agreed by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa.

All UTCs will resume operation on Tuesday.

 In a separate statement, the National Registration Department (JPN) announced all JPN offices throughout the country (except Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Johor) would be closed for three days from Dec 23 to 25 for Christmas holidays.

The JPN offices involved will reopen as usual on Dec 26. Members of the public can contact JPN Corporate Communications Unit at 03 — 8880 7077 or e-mail to pro@jpn.gov.my for further enquiries. — Bernama