The Johor government has declared a special state public holiday on Monday, May 25, to celebrate Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club’s victory in the Malaysia Cup final on Saturday night.
JDT, also known as the Southern Tigers, defeated Kuching City FC 2-0 to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title, a feat unmatched by any other club.
Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the holiday with the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail, calling the win a gift to the people of Johor and devoted JDT supporters.