Johor Declares Monday Special State Holiday Following JDT's Malaysia Cup Win

JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government has declared a special state holiday on Monday following Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) Malaysia Cup win tonight.

The Southern Tigers beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil tonight to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title, the only club to have ever achieved the feat.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made with the consent of Johor Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail in appreciation to the Johor people and Southern Tiger fans for their undivided support to the team.

“The win is a gift for Bangsa Johor and the fans who have stood united behind the team through thick and thin, in every match and season,” he posted on Facebook tonight, as he also congratulated the players, coaches and team management and the JDT farternity.

The success proved the continued commitment of the Johor leadership in developing modern high performance football that made JDT the state’s pride and a respected team at the national and Asian level, he added.

-- BERNAMA