Perak: The Perak state government has announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of RM1,500 for state civil servants in conjunction with the 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad stated that this payment also includes state-appointed teachers, District Territorial Chiefs (Orang Besar Jajahan), daily part-time workers, and officers under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Aidilfitri BKK will also cover Al-Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) class teachers and Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) Chairpersons, who will each receive RM500. The payments for the Aidilfitri BKK will commence on March 16 for all state civil servants. This announcement was made during the Menteri Besar's Iftar Event with Perak Civil Servants at Laman Seri Ridzuan.

In attendance were State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, State Financial Officer Datuk Mohd Zaki Mahyudin, and the state EXCO line-up. Saarani highlighted that the Aidilfitri BKK involves a total financial implication of RM16.9 million.

In other developments, Saarani urged state civil servants to maintain their professionalism and productivity throughout Ramadan, emphasizing that the fasting period should not be used as an excuse to delay tasks. He remarked that the spirit of fasting should motivate individuals to work diligently, as seeking a lawful livelihood is part of religious requirements.

Saarani advised, "Ramadan is not an excuse for us to reduce productivity. Do not let hunger and thirst be the reason files stop moving or decisions are delayed. Our duty remains a trust that must be carried out with full responsibility."