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Taiwan Moves To 2-Day Weekends (Source: Central News Agency-Taipei) - Summary: The Central Personnel Administration of the the Republic of China (Taiwan) has announced that it would enforce a five-day work week starting in 2002, increasing yearly holidays for public civic servants to 113-114 days from the present 102 days. Links: full story and other Taiwan news and updates.
Maldives Add New "Embracing of Islam" Public Holiday (Source: President's Office) - Summary: The Cabinet of the Maldives has decided to observe the 2nd day of the month of Rabeeu'l Aakhir, from this year onwards, as the Anniversary of the Day the Maldives Embraced Islam. Links: full story and other Maldives news and updates.
Taiwan Moves To 2-Day Weekends (Source: Central News Agency-Taipei) - Summary: The Central Personnel Administration of the the Republic of China (Taiwan) has announced that it would enforce a five-day work week starting in 2002, increasing yearly holidays for public civic servants to 113-114 days from the present 102 days. Links: 
Maldives Add New "Embracing of Islam" Public Holiday (Source: President's Office) - Summary: The Cabinet of the Maldives has decided to observe the 2nd day of the month of Rabeeu'l Aakhir, from this year onwards, as the Anniversary of the Day the Maldives Embraced Islam. Links: