Johor declared Sunday as an occasional holiday for the state following Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) clinching of the 2023 FA Cup by defeating Kuala Lumpur City FC 2-0 last night.
Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government's announcement was as decreed by the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
This follows the success of JDT in retaining the championship in an emphatic victory he explained.
He added that the win by the Southern Tigers was the second cup title in 2023 after lifting the Charity Shield early this year.
Onn said it is JDT's third FA Cup victory after their conquests in 2016 and 2022.
“We are grateful to Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Tunku Mahkota of Johor for all the planning and continuous efforts in developing JDT as a respected football club in Malaysia and the Asian region.
"To all JDT fans, continue to give full support and be the 12th player for every upcoming match," he “ said in a statement on the official Facebook.
- Bernama
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