JOHOR BAHRU, May 3 — The Johor government will give civil servants in the state the Special Aidilfitri Assistance of RM1,000 as announced in the State Budget 2018, on May 28.

State secretary Datuk Azmi Rohani said the assistance was decided upon by State Executive Council on March 14.

It will involve a total of 19,105 civil servants in the state, he said in a statement here today.

“The special financial assistance proves the state government’s concern for the civil servants, especially in making preparations for the upcoming Aidilfitri. Hopefully, it will enliven the celebrations,” he said. — Bernama