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Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has publicly criticised politicians who prioritise social media performance over substantive governance, in remarks observers link to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with Johor's Regent to reaffirm commitment to harmonious state-federal relations, signalling efforts to maintain political stability in the kingdom's wealthiest state.
The Johor regent reveals he maintains active oversight of state affairs by contacting top officials at irregular hours, including early morning calls to seek explanations on pending matters.