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A SULTAN FOR ALL JOHOREANS REGARDLESS OF RACE OR RELIGION…
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24 January 2016
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اندي مسلم Retweeted Harian Metro Johor
Everyone love sultan johor. The great king ever
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Sultan of Johor mingles with Indian community in conjunction with Thaipusam Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123750/sultan-johor-mingles-indian-community-conjunction-thaipusam …
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Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123750/sultan-johor-mingles-indian-community-conjunction-thaipusam
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GAPPIN Johor @GAPPINJohor 4 hours ago
Sultan Johor berangkat ke Perayaan Thaipusam di Kuil Sri Murugan, Renggam @KesultananJohor @Vidyananthan @ilamaranr
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GAPPIN Johor @GAPPINJohor 4 hours ago
Sultan Johor berangkat ke Perayaan Thaipusam di Kuil Sri Murugan, Renggam @KesultananJohor @Vidyananthan @ilamaranr
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Sultan Johor berangkat ke Perayaan Thaipusam di Kuil Sri Murugan, Renggam @KesultananJohor @Vidyananthan @ilamaranr
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Malaysian Insider @tm_insider 4 hours ago
Johor sultan joins Hindus at Thaipusam in Renggam http://bit.ly/1ZKC2VF
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The StarJohor Sultan meets crowd at Thaipusam celebration in Renggam http://bit.ly/1PrPUVg
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4 January 2016
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Yes, the Sultan of Johor is cooking during his visit to flood victims at the Gemereh 4 community hall in Segamat.
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Keberangkatan tiba DYMM Sultan Johor di PP Banjir Balairaya Gemereh 4, Segamat. #jauharku #johorprihatin
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#SultanofJohor has breakfast with rakyat in #Muar http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/120351/sultan-johor-has-breakfast-rakyat-muar …
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28 December 2015
Malaysian Insider
Stop using race, religion to hide incompetence, Johor sultan tells politicians
The Sultan of Johor has called on all politicians to stop using racist and religious rhetoric to hide their ineptitude, The Star reported today.
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said politicians should be focused on serving the people, not tearing them apart using sensitive issues.
“I do not want politicians to use race or religion to exploit the sentiments of the people to cover their incompetence,” Sultan Ibrahim said in an exclusive interview with the English-language daily.
He warned that he would personally summon any Johor politician guilty of this to give a piece of his mind, regardless of whether they were in the opposition or the government.
“Please do not waste time creating news headlines for the wrong reasons. Stop racist and religious rhetoric and work for the people.
“I hope the politicians will not sow distrust and suspicions among the people by using such sensitive issues to fan uneasiness and tension. We must remain united to face the economic and political challenges,” he was quoted as saying by the daily.
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27 December 2015
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In interview, Johor’s Sultan says there is much to learn from Singapore, talks about late son
In interview, Johor Sultan says there is much to learn from Singapore, talks about late son http://str.sg/ZrZo
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JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the ruler of Malaysia’s state of Johor has said there is much to learn from Singapore’s success, while making it clear that he is above politics and does not favour any politician.
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During an hour-long exclusive interview with The Star newspaper to wrap up the year, the Johor ruler also spoke emotionally on an array of issues, including his late son Tunku Laksamana Tunku Abdul Jalil – who passed away on Dec 5 after being diagnosed with stage-four liver cancer…
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The Star: Tuanku, we wish to express our condolences on the recent demise of His Highness Tunku Laksamana Tunku Abdul Jalil. How has the family coped with the event of the past weeks, if we may ask?
Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar: This has been a roller-coaster year for the family and me. The high points have been the coronation in March this year when I became the state’s fifth Sultan in the history of modern Johor. The last time a coronation ceremony took place was 55 years ago.
I also conferred the new title of Permaisuri Johor on my consort Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah at the coronation ceremony, which was another historic occasion.
In October last year, my eldest son, the Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, ended his bachelorhood when he married Che’ Puan Khaleeda Bustamam.
But all these events took place against the backdrop of the difficulties the family was going through as we joined Tunku Jalil in his fight against his illness.
He was diagnosed while he was on a holiday with us in the United Kingdom in August last year. He was truly a fighter and a man of steel. While it was painful for him during the medical treatment, it was equally painful for us.
We are, after all, ordinary human beings too. I am a father like other parents in Johor. It crushed my heart each time I saw my son suffer, especially when I knew that he was dying. I had to be strong for him until the end.
But as my wife penned in a heartfelt letter which she has shared with Malaysians, sometimes things don’t go as we plan. No matter how painful, one needs to accept reality with an open heart.
I have kept all the text messages that he had sent to me. These are precious memories, which are very important to my family and me.
But we must accept fate and destiny. Allah has His reasons. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Malaysians, especially Johoreans, from all walks of life, races and religions who opened up their hearts in pouring out their support for my son.
I truly wish to thank them from the bottom of my heart. I am deeply touched.
Even until this day, there are people still visiting the royal mausoleum to pay their last respects.
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I find it hard to understand the rationale or irrationality of any Malaysian leader who wants Malaysia to quarrel with Singapore. It’s what I called crooked thinking.
There is so much we can learn from Singapore. They have done well, let’s be honest here. We don’t have to go on expensive study trips to Europe or the United States – just go across the Causeway to Singapore, they have done so many things that are correct and efficient.
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Johor Ruler: I’m above politics
Sultan Ibrahim: I’m curious to know why Jakim needs RM1bil budget http://fw.to/OtZ7XaB
Johor sultan weighs in on Jakim’s RM1 billion budget, Najib and vape ban http://bit.ly/1Pq9uj4
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The sultan of Johor said he does not understand why the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) needs nearly RM1 billion a year in allocations, just one month after a deputy minister said the budget is not enough for the federal religious agency.
In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Star, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said he wanted Jakim to show him how they spent the money during the next Conference of Rulers.
“I am curious to know – if it is true – why do they need a RM1 billion budget? Does it include allocations to all the states?
“During my next Conference of Rulers, I want them to show me their breakdown for expenses. I want to know if they are financing our religious schools here,” the Johor ruler was quoted as saying.
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Sultan Ibrahim affirmed the rulers’ positions, and said Jakim’s powers were limited to advising or proposing guidelines to them.
He said it was up to the sultans to accept Jakim’s advice, adding that the federal religious department had no right to interfere in the state.
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Sultan Ibrahim also told The Star that he believed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak should be given a chance, and that the everyone must “move on”.
He said every prime minister had committed mistakes, and Najib “is the prime minister whether you like it or not”.
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“Every one of us makes mistakes but we must be prepared to learn from them, make amends and do what is right. Right what is wrong.”
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Sultan Ibrahim said he ordered a ban on vape sales because he was fed up with the state authorities dithering over the issue.
He said vaping was a health issue and that the sight of “women in headscarves and even children puffing away” made him realise it was the beginning of a disaster.
He hit out at “mindless politicians” who turned vaping into politics and race, and questioned whether they actually cared about the health of the people.
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“They were dragging their feet and some politicians were making silly remarks such as vaping should not be banned because a million votes would be lost and Bumiputera interest would be affected.”
Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob has defended vaping, saying that any restrictions would only kill the Malay-dominated industry.
But Sultan Ibrahim said those defending vaping were doing it from a business standpoint and ignoring its consequences on health. – December 27, 2015.
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19 December 2015
Johor Sultan surprises patrons of another restaurant for breakfast Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/12/118004/johor-sultan-surprises-patrons-another-restaurant-breakfast …
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Read More : http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/12/118004/johor-sultan-surprises-patrons-another-restaurant-breakfast
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18 December 2015
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Harian Metro Johor #muar Sifat baginda yang berjiwa rakyat itu mendapat pujian daripada orang ramai http://hmtro.com/1Nt9D2s
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Sampah Remaja KL Rilek je sultan johor makan kt kedai mamak lepas solat subuh sambil belanja semua org. Baru berjiwa rakyat #Respect
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Sultan of Johor waives protocol to dine with rakyat http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/12/117890/sultan-johor-waives-protocol-dine-rakyat …
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EXPECT UMNO TO FIRE SALVOES AT HIM…
16 October 2015
Johor can secede if terms breached, says crown prince
#TMJ #Johor can secede if terms breached, says crown prince https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/315924
For Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, his state comes before Malaysia and therefore is unperturbed about the impact of his messages on social media.
“I am going to be the future Sultan of this state and my main responsibility goes towards the people of Johor. Malaysia is important to me, but Johor and JDT (state football team) will always come first.
“People deserve to know, that the mess we have in the country right now, should in no way be associated to the Johor royal family.
“Over the years, we’ve always been strong and independent as well as resourceful,” he said in an interview with sports publication Fourth Official, which was reproduced on the Southern Tigers Facebook page.
Tunku Ismail also pointed out that Johor joined the Federation of Malaya after both parties agreed to several basic terms.
“And if any one of those terms are breached, we have every right to secede from this country.
“You can accuse me of instigating state-based sentiments, but to me, I’m merely doing my duty to the people of Johor, and reminding them of the history and heritage behind this great land,” said the crown prince, who apart from his father, cited Fidel Castro as his biggest idol.
Castro, he added, might have been a Communist, but the former Cuban leader earned the prince’s respect because he stood for the principles he believed in.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/315924
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1 October 2015
Johor’s Queen has a heart of gold
Johor queen helps 100 M’sian students abroad with higher cost of living due 2 falling ringgit. http://ebx.sh/1PPpxnO
Her gesture drew Malaysians’ attention and warmed her countrymen’s hearts.
Those studying abroad are struggling with rising living costs as the ringgit continues to plummet against major currencies.
As of Oct 1, RM1 is worth just US$0.23 and £0.15.
So when Johor queen Raja Zarith Sofiah Idris wanted to know how she could ease Malaysian students’ financial burden by reaching out to the public on Facebook, people gave their ideas.
Now, the Zarith Sofiah’s Initiative for Educational Financial Assistance is providing US$500 (about S$712) or £500 (about S$1,079) to 100 Malaysian students studying in the United States and the UK.
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Why is everybody criticising our Johor princess not wearing tudung and not our 1st lady? #doublestandards
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Zurairi AR Johor princess quits Instagram, social media after tudung brickbats http://buff.ly/1MHQUzv
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Malaysian Insider
Johor princess quits social media over tudung comments
Johor princess quits social media over tudung comments http://bit.ly/1hcaM2u
Johor princess Tunku Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has quit social media after Internet users flooded her Instagram account, criticising her for not wearing the Muslim headscarf, or tudung, The Star reported.
She told reporters the comments had hurt her feelings and she did not want strangers to judge her for how she dressed.
“At first, I posted pictures of my cats, but then, people started leaving nasty comments about not wearing a tudung that hurt me.
“It then started to go on and on until gradually, I felt that they were invading my private space.
“After receiving good advice from my parents, who were worried about my wellbeing and safety, I decided to quit all social media,” she was quoted as saying after attending a Johor Baru SPCA luncheon.
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1 September 2015
Malaysiakini
MB denies Johor sultan made anti-Umno remark
malaysiakini.com @malaysiakini 1 hour ago
MB @khalednordin denies Johor sultan made anti-Umno remark http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/310714
Johor Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin today denied an anti-Umno message falsely attributed to the state’s sultan.
The message, circulated on social media, carried Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Iskandar’s picture with the caption: “The Umno government needs to stop fooling the rakyat through excuses and deceit”.
“His highness asked me to convey this message and I will also seek legal counsel to take action against those who spread these rumours,” he was quoted as saying.
Mohamed Khaled said the fake message appear to be an attempt at undermining the relationship between the state government and monarch.
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柔大臣莫哈末卡立说，柔苏丹强烈否认写过此短文，也不曾发表类似言论。
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28 August 2015
Star
Friday August 28, 2015 MYT 4:55:51 PM
Johor Sultan issues warning to politicians
JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor gave a sound warning to all politicians, reminding them not to intervene in palace affairs or make statements that are linked to the palace.
Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said he wanted to give the advice to all politicians in view of some of the recent statements made by certain people that made them (those making the statements) sound arrogant.
“This is a warning to all politicians and among them, the Kempas assemblyman.
“There are even those who said they want to whack my son. Are these the leaders that we should respect?” he said in a speech after attending Friday prayers here today.
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Kempas assemblyman Tengku Putra Haron Aminurrashid Tengku Hamid Jumat reportedly said a foreign billionaire had signed a memorandum of understanding with a member of a royal family to provide security services in Iskandar Malaysia.
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PETIKAN TITAH UCAPAN DYMM SULTAN IBRAHIM IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR SEMPENA MAJLIS PERASMIAN MASJID TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL, DI IBU PEJABAT POLIS KONTINJEN JOHOR.
1. SEBAGAIMANA TELAH SAYA TEGASKAN DAHULU, BAHAWA SAYA TIDAK AKAN MENCAMPURI URUSAN MANA-MANA PARTI POLITIK.
WALAUPUN BANYAK PEMIMPIN POLITIK YANG DATANG BERJUMPA SAYA, SAYA HANYA MENDENGAR CERITA MEREKA DAN TIDAK AKAN MEMIHAK KEPADA MANA-MANA PARTI ATAU INDIVIDU.
2. APA YANG SAYA PENTINGKAN ADALAH KESEJAHTERAAN HIDUP RAKYAT SAYA DAN KEMAKMURAN NEGERI JOHOR MESTI DIJAGA MELALUI PERPADUAN DAN PENGUKUHAN MUAFAKAT BANGSA JOHOR.
3. OLEH ITU SUKA SAYA NASIHATKAN DI SINI KEPADA AHLI-AHLI POLITIK, ANTARANYA ADUN KEMPAS, SUPAYA JANGAN MENCAMPURI URUSAN ISTANA JOHOR ATAU CUBA MEMBUAT KENYATAAN YANG MENGAITKAN PIHAK ISTANA.
4. ADA JUGA PEMIMPIN KERAJAAN YANG LANGSUNG TIDAK BERADAB APABILA BERCAKAP, DENGAN MELABELKAN ORANG LAIN SEBAGAI ORANG GILA; DAN LEBIH TERUK LAGI DENGAN ANGKUH DAN SOMBONG HENDAK “WHACK” ANAKANDA SAYA. ADAKAH PEMIMPIN SEPERTI INI PATUT DIHORMATI? INGATLAH PEPATAH MELAYU SERING MENYEBUT “KERANA PULUT SANTAN BINASA, KERANA MULUT BADAN BINASA”.
5. SAYA AKAN TERUS MEMASTIKAN NASIB RAKYAT SAYA SENTIASA TERBELA. KERAJAAN MESTILAH BERSIKAP TELUS DAN BERTERUS TERANG KEPADA RAKYAT KERANA DALAM DUNIA MODEN HARI INI, TIDAK ADA APA YANG BOLEH DISEMBUNYIKAN.
PERIBAHASA CINA ADA MENYEBUT “GUNI TIDAK DAPAT SOROK TUKUL, KERTAS TIDAK DAPAT BALUT API”.
6. MARILAH KITA BERDOA KEHADRAT ALLAH S.W.T. SEMOGA NEGERI JOHOR AKAN TERUS AMAN DAN MAKMUR DAN SEMUA RAKYATNYA DIKURNIAKAN RAHMAT DAN KETABAHAN UNTUK MENGHARUNGI APA JUGA CABARAN DENGAN SEMANGAT PERPADUAN DAN MUAFAKAT.
DYMM SULTAN IBRAHIM IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR, SULTAN JOHOR.
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EXCERPTS FROM H.M. SULTAN IBRAHIM IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR, THE SULTAN OF JOHOR’S SPEECH DURING THE OFFICIATING OF MASJID TUNKU LAKSAMANA ABDUL JALIL, JOHOR POLICE CONTINGENT HEADQUARTERS
1. AS I HAVE STRESSED BEFORE, I WILL NEVER INTERFERE WITH AFFAIRS OF ANY POLITICAL PARTY. THOUGH MANY POLITICAL LEADERS HAVE COME TO HAVE AN AUDIENCE WITH ME, I ONLY LISTEN TO THEM AND WILL NOT TAKE SIDES WITH ANY PARTIES OR INDIVIDUALS.
2. MY PRIORITY IS THE WELFARE OF MY SUBJECTS AND THAT THE PROSPERITY OF JOHOR MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGH THE UNITY AND TOGETHERNESS OF BANGSA JOHOR.
3. AS SUCH, I MY ADVICE TO POLITICIANS, AMONG THEM WHICH IS KEMPAS STATE ASSEMBLYMAN, NOT TO MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF ISTANA JOHOR OR TRY TO MAKE STATEMENTS THAT IMPLICATE THE PALACE.
4. THERE ARE ALSO LEADERS IN THE GOVERNMENT WHO ARE TOTALLY RUDE WHEN SPEAKING UP, BY LABELLING OTHERS AS CRAZY, AND EVEN WORSE, BEING SO ARROGANT AS WANTING TO “WHACK” MY SON. ARE THESE THE KIND OF LEADERS THAT ARE TO BE RESPECTED? REMEMBER THAT ONE’S WORDS CAN LEAD TO THEIR DOWNFALL.
5. I WILL CONTINUE TO ENSURE THAT THE WELFARE OF MY SUBJECTS ARE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF. THE GOVERNMENT MUST BE TRANSPARENT AND HONEST WITH THE PEOPLE, AS IN THIS MODERN DAY AND AGE, NOTHING COULD BE HIDDEN. AS A CHINESE PROVERB PUTS IT, “A SACK CANNOT CONCEAL A HAMMER, PAPER CANNOT ENVELOPE A FLAME”.
6. LET US PRAY TO ALLAH, MAY JOHOR REMAIN PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL, AND MAY HER PEOPLE BE GIVEN THE BLESSING AND STRENGTH TO WEATHER ANY CHALLENGES WITH UNITY AND CONCORD.
H.M. SULTAN IBRAHIM IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ISKANDAR, THE SULTAN OF JOHOR.
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Malaysiakini
Sultan: Don’t fool rakyat by whitewashing country’s woes
Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Iskandar of Johor has warned Putrajaya not to fool the rakyat by whitewashing the problems faced by the country.
“I would also like to remind representatives elected by the people to shoulder public responsibilities entrusted to them and to set aside personal interests.
“The rakyat today are a generation of smart and learned people who can dissect information they receive. So please do not take them as fools by feeding them rosy news and information to hide what is really going on.
“Deal with the problems at hand immediately,” Sultan Ibrahim said in a speech in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Johor Special Forces Regiment. The speech was uploaded onto Facebook.
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/309799
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Malaysiakini
Johor Sultan: Stem economic woes now
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The Johor Crown Prince, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, said, “But never forget, I am heir to the Johor throne, and mine is the final voice to reach His Majesty’s ears.”
Was it in response to what Zahid Hamidi, after an audience with the Sultan of Johore, said?
“I know the Sultan is not a politician and he is above politics.
“Even though the Sultan didn’t say it, I know he hopes that the Malays will stay united and that he is confident that only Umno can unite the Malays,” Zahid said.
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Saya tidak menyokong dan memihak kepada mana-mana parti politik, saya hanya menyokong pemimpin yang berkhidmat kepada rakyat dengan penuh integriti, ketelusan dan kehormatan. Baru-baru ini, kelihatan ramai yang cuba mendampingi dan menjadi kawan DYMM Sultan Johor, dan kemudiannya menimbulkan pelbagai andaian dan anggapan. Janganlah lupa, saya adalah waris takhta Kerajaan Johor, dan sayalah suara terakhir yang akan sampai kepada telinga dan perhatian DYMM Tuanku. Taat setia saya adalah kepada ayahanda saya, Sultan saya. Keutamaan saya adalah kedaulatan dan kesejahteraan Negeri dan Rakyat Johor. Jangan sekali-kali ada yang cuba menyembah nasihat kepada DYMM Tuanku demi kepentingan peribadi. Walaupun apa yang terjadi, air dicincang takkan putus. Apabila saya menyembah nasihat kepada DYMM Tuanku, ianya adalah ikhlas dari saya kerana saya tidak mempunyai kepentingan peribadi. Kasih sayang saya kepada ayahanda saya, Sultan saya, tiada yang boleh menggoyahkan atau menghancurkannya. Saya bukannya hendak menunding jari kepada mana-mana pihak, atau cuba mengeruhkan keadaan, tetapi saya hanyalah menegaskan pendirian saya yang sentiasa teguh di belakang Sultan dan rakyat Johor. Semoga Johor sentiasa jadi Johor. Allah peliharakan Sultan.
-DYAM Brigadier Jeneral Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Mahkota Johor.
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I do not support or side with any political party, I only support true leaders that serve the people with honour, transparency and full of integrity. Of late, many are seen to be trying to get close and be friends with H.M. The Sultan of Johor, which leads to all kinds of speculations and perceptions. Do not forget, I am the heir to the Throne of Johor, and my voice will be the last one heard after everything else reaches His Majesty. My loyalty lies with my father, my Sultan. My priority will always be the sovereignty of my state, and the welfare of my people. Do not attempt to give counsel to the Sultan for your personal interests. No matter what happens, blood will always be thicker than water. When I give counsel to the Sultan, it is sincere on my part, as I have no personal interest. My love for my father, my Sultan, is unshakeable and none can hope to destroy. I am not trying to point fingers at anybody, or trying give anybody a hard time, I am merely reaffirming my stand behind the Sultan and people of Johor. May Johor will always remain Johor. Allah save the Sultan.
-HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, The Crown Prince of Johor.
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Malay Mail Online
Johor prince: I support leaders with integrity, not political parties
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim declared today that his loyalty lies solely with his father, the Sultan, and with leaders who serve the public with integrity, transparency and respect.
The prince, who was writing on the Facebook page of the Johor Southern Tigers, also said that he does not support or side with any political party.
“Of late, there seems to be many trying to get close to and become friends with His Majesty the Sultan of Johor, triggering all kinds of speculation and perception.
“But never forget, I am heir to the Johor throne, and mine is the final voice to reach His Majesty’s ears,” he wrote.
“My loyalty lies with my father, my Sultan. My priority is the sovereignty and prosperity of the state of Johor and its people.
“Never once attempt to give counsel to His Majesty for personal interests. When I give counsel, it comes from an honest place because I do not have personal interests,” he added.
The prince went on to declare that his love for his father will remain unwavering.
He added that his post was not meant to single out any specific individual or to complicate matters but was merely for him to express his loyalty to the Sultan and the Johor people.
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Nazri: Sorry prince, nothing personal http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303807 #TMJ @OfficialJohor
Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz has accepted the olive branch from Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
The Umno politician also extended his birthday wishes to the prince, who turned 31 on Tuesday.
“Just like him, I just said what I thought and if I caused any grief, I am sorry, there’s nothing personal.
“This is a good month, Ramadan, and he just celebrated his birthday, so happy fasting. And I wish him a happy life with his family. Maaf zahir dan batin,” he told Malaysiakini today.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303807
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Jul 2, 2015
Johor crown prince wants ceasefire
Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has urged the press to stop pitting him against Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz and Putrajaya.
Tunku Ismail said the matter ought to be put to rest because it will not yield any result, as he has put forth his views and that the ceasefire was also out of respect for the month of Ramadan.
“Honestly, I too am bored of this issue,” he said.
“But it will be more interesting if a boxing match between Nazri and myself is organised and the proceeds are donated to charity.
“I AM ONLY JOKING,” Tunku Ismail posted on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page last night. The emphasis in capital letters is his.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303737
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Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) on Nazri
(1) “You (Nazri) only revealed how low you are. You are a minister, and you should be educated and speak courteously. But you revealed that you are not entitled to be a minister.
“I was surprised at how foolish you are. With Johor being one of your (Umno’s) strongest states and here you are touching on something that is very sensitive to Johor.
“To me, you are either very over-confident or it is empty up here,” he added pointing to his temple, indicating that Nazri might not be the sharpest tool in the shed.
(2) The prince also rebutted Nazri’s argument that the difference between the duo is that one is a person elected by the people while the other is not.
“If I don’t have the right to talk, then I am a puppet and not the crown prince of Johor. As the crown prince and one of the leaders in this state, I have to speak on behalf of my people on what I think is right because, at the end of the day, my only responsibility is to serve them.
“So whatever he wants to say – that is his opinion. He is not a very bright fellow, to be honest,” Tunku Ismail said.
“I have read one statement by him where he said people like to take interest in him (Nazri) because ‘I am like a Hollywood star, I am rich, powerful and good looking’.
“Rich, yes. Powerful, maybe… Good looking, no. You can quote me on that, I really don’t mind.
“This just shows the arrogance that you have. Empty barrel makes the most noise – that’s what my grandfather used to say,” he added.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303625
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Nazri glad Johor prince thinks he’s not handsome http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303682 #TMJ
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Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz is glad that Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim does not find him good- looking.
“First of all I am glad he said that. Otherwise, I would have to question his sexuality.
“If a man says another man is good-looking, then we have to question his sexuality, I don’t want to question his sexuality,” he told Malaysiakini today.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303682
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EXCLUSIVE The Johor crown prince has one simple rule – he is no puppet. And so he speaks his mind as and when he feels the need to.
Referring to Nazri
“So whatever he wants to say – that is his opinion. He is not a very bright fellow, to be honest.”
#EXCLUSIVE It’s my duty to speak for Johoreans, says prince #TMJ http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303625 @OfficialJohor
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Malaysiakini met Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim at the swanky Thistle Hotel in the state capital on Monday to find out what spurred him to put up the FB post.
Despite the public adulation, the prince was not carried away and remained modest and humble, much like his attire – a black T-shirt and track bottoms – during the exclusive interview.
He believes Malaysians gravitated towards his remarks not because of him but rather, for the idea that it represented.
“It is the idea of standing up for what is right. I did not offend anybody; I was merely giving my opinion and view on the role, task and responsibility of a leader because the rakyat chose you.
“And you have to understand that the role of a politician is to serve the people,” he said.
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“There is no point in being a leader if you cannot listen to the people, to carry out your duties and sacrifice for them.
“At the end of the day, we are here for one purpose; I am born as who I am to serve them. And as long as I have that in my head as my main priority, then I think I am on the right track.
“There is no point in me being born as… the crown prince, if I want to sit back and be a puppet,” said Tunku Ismail.
“God has always blessed me and my family with ‘rezeki’ (fortune),” said the prince who celebrated his 31st birthday yesterday and received a private jet as a gift from his father.
“We can live outside and have nothing to worry about. We can spend six to eight months in London enjoying our lives without having to care what happens to Johor.
“But we are here because we love our people, we love our state, our history and our main priority is the well-being of the people of Johor,” added Tunku Ismail who is among the 50 richest individuals in Malaysia.
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http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303625
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A birthday gift from father to son. You can be certain that it was not bought with the rakyat’s money unlike the new jet plane bought for you-know-who.
Saya ingin mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi terima kasih dan penghargaan kepada semua yang telah mengucapkan selamat dan mendoakan saya sempena hari keputeraan saya.
Saya telah membuat keputusan, setelah menerima pandangan dan nasihat DYMM Tuanku, untuk mengagihkan lembu di setiap daerah untuk berbuka puasa, selain menghulurkan sedekah kepada anak-anak yatim dan golongan yang kurang berkemampuan di seluruh Johor. Demikianlah niat saya. Selamat menjalani ibadah puasa kepada seluruh muslimin dan muslimat.
DYAM Brigadier Jeneral Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Mahkota Johor.
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I would like to express my sincerest appreciation and thanks for all the wishes on the event of my birthday.
I have decided, after receiving advice and views of my father HRH The Sultan, to donate cattle to all the districts for breaking fast, and also to contribute to the orphans and the less fortunate around Johor. Happy fasting to all muslims.
HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, The Crown Prince of Johor.
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TMJ warns of cowardly leaders http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303370 | https://twibble.io
Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has warned that cowardly leaders are dangerous and went on to stress the need for integrity in leadership.
Tunku Ismail’s message was premised on the teachings of his grandfather – the late Sultan Iskandar – who taught him that the supreme quality of leadership is integrity, which he believed to be a rare commodity.
“He also said that a cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men and that one of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognise a problem before it becomes an emergency.
“He also taught me that great leaders muster the courage to fulfil his vision from passion, not position,” the prince says in a posting on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page last night.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303370
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ERTI KEPIMPINAN
Almarhum nenda saya selalu berpesan, sifat kepimpinan yang paling agung adalah integriti. Malang sekali, dalam dunia masa kini, sifat ini semakin sukar dijumpai.
Baginda juga berpesan bahawa seorang pemimpin yang pengecut merupakan manusia yang paling bahaya sekali, dan salah satu ujian dalam kepimpinan adalah untuk mengenalpasti sesuatu masalah sebelum ianya menjadi darurat. Baginda juga mendidik saya bahawa pemimpin yang hebat memperoleh kekuatan untuk mencapai visinya daripada semangat yang kental dan bukannya daripada jawatan atau kedudukannya.
Nasihat saya kepada semua pemimpin dalam setiap sektor kerajaan, NGO dan organisasi di Johor adalah supaya memberikan inspirasi dan memimpin segenap lapisan rakyat. Jangan cuba memanipulasi dan menguruskan orang. Inventori barangan boleh diuruskan, tetapi rakyat harus dipimpin melalui tauladan dan dengan berintegriti.
Ingatlah bahawa kunci kepimpinan yang cemerlang pada hari ini adalah dengan mempunyai pengaruh, bukannya dengan menunjukkan kuasa. Tiada maknanya jika anda mempunyai kuasa tetapi tidak mampu mempengaruhi rakyat secara positif. Sekiranya anda mempunyai kuasa tetapi tidak mampu mempengaruhi rakyat secara positif, itu petanda yang anda tidak layak menjadi seorang pemimpin.
Nampaknya apa yang saya katakan sering membuatkan ramai orang melenting. Oleh itu, saya hanya bercakap dalam konteks Negeri Johor yang dekat di hati saya.
Akhir kata, saya bersyukur kerana telah dibesarkan dan dididik oleh dua pemimpin yang unggul, iaitu Almarhum Sultan Iskandar dan DYMM Sultan Ibrahim. Ayahanda saya, Raja saya.
DYAM Brigadier Jeneral Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Mahkota Johor
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THE TRUE MEANING OF LEADERSHIP
My grandfather the late Sultan Iskandar used to say, the supreme quality of leadership is integrity. Unfortunately in today’s world, there is not much of this quality to be found.
He also said that a cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men, and that one of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. He also taught me that great leaders musters the courage to fulfil his vision from passion, not position.
My advice to the leaders in every sector of government, NGOs and organizations in Johor is to lead and inspire the people. Do not try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed, but people must be lead by example and with integrity.
Remember that the key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. There is no point having authority if you cannot influence the people. If you have authority but command no influence, it is a sign that you are not worthy of being a leader.
It seems that things I say usually ruffle more than a few feathers, so I say in the context of Johor, which is close to my heart.
Last but not least, I am blessed to have been raised and taught by two great leaders, which is the late Sultan Iskandar, and Sultan Ibrahim. My father, my King.
HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, The Crown Prince of Johor
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Serve the people, not party, says Johor prince #TMJ #TunkuIsmail http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302956 @OfficialJohor
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Johor’s crown prince has reminded the country’s politicians that they serve the people, not the ideologies of their parties.
In a Facebook posting today, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim also urged them to set aside differences and respect one another even if they did not agree on every issue.
“Let us recognise that we do not serve an ideology of a political party; we serve the people,” the prince wrote.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302956
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‘Bad boy’ Johor prince #TMJ crafts new image http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302886 #TunkuIsmail @OfficialJohor
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Just a year ago, Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim was seen as a ‘bad boy’ of sorts. Previous reports of his alleged involvement in fights and confrontations had raised concerns that the prince may be living up to his predecessors’ reputations in that they were notorious for their run-ins with the law.
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Fast forward to today and the ‘colourful’ history on Tunku Ismail now appears to be a matter of the past as netizens heap praise on the Johor prince for being a champion of the rakyat. Tunku Ismail has capitalised on the sliding popularity of Najib Abdul Razak by criticising the prime minister for his no-show at a 1MDB dialogue titled ‘Nothing2Hide’.
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The entire episode turned out to be a public relations coup for the prince at the expense of Umno. The fact that the prince received military training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, India and is now a “brigadier-general” in the Johor Military Force also helps to project a ‘macho’ image.
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At only 30, Tunku Ismail made a whopping RM209 million by selling 9.23ha of prime land in Johor Bahru to a Singapore company. This single deal alone saw Tunku Ismail’s wealth grow to rival that of the 50th person in Forbes’ 2014 top 50 richest Malaysians list.
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With his growing wealth and influence among the public, particularly Johoreans, Tunku Ismail is well-positioned to succeed his father as perhaps one of the most powerful and wealthiest sultans in the country. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302886
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That ‘precious jewel’ called Johor @OfficialJohor http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302648 #TMJ
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Since the spat between crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and a minister erupted, there have been a raft of social media postings whipping up Johor nationalism.
The latest is a posting on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page, which provided readers with a brief history lesson on the state. “The origins of the word Johor is derived from the Arabic word ‘Jauhar’ meaning ‘precious jewel’. Johor was also known as ‘the end of land’ or ‘Gangganu’ by the Siamese, which means ‘precious stone’.
… The post, which included the tag ‘Hidup Johor Demi Johor’ also featured a photograph of the late Sultan Abu Bakar, reigning Sultan Ibrahim Ismail and crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302648
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JOHOR Southern Tigers Recently I noticed several negative and misinformed comments from some individuals about pictures of my boat which was uploaded by JOHOR Southern Tigers. There have always been several quarters who questioned the issue of the rakyat’s money. I therefore wish to use this space to give the correct and concise information which can be treated as useful knowledge in understanding the Johor royalty.
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With regards to the rakyat’s monies which is questioned by these misinformed individuals, I am making this statement today so that Johoreans may read and understand so that they can inform future generations.
For everyone’s information, the Johor royalty had once breached the state constitution in 1899 when DYMM Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar had rejected his salary as Sultan which was allocated by the Johor state government at that time.
The funds were thus channelled to a trust fund now known as Yayasan Iskandar, whereby Almarhum then decreed “As Ruler of this state, I should not take my rakyat’s monies”.
Therefore the objective of that trust is for the state government to assist the Johor rakyat where needed. Till today, Yayasan Iskandar is used for funding education, Haj pilgrimages, upgrading facilities at religious schools etc. All proceeds and income of the Johor royalty is derived from rubber and oil palm estates since the time of DYMM Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim till today, which is now managed by MADOS.
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All allowances allocated to me by the Johor government since I was appointed as the Raja Muda till today has been channelled to Yayasan Iskandar and whatever I have now are gifts from my own father. This information is mainly for giving a brief summary of the history of Johor royalty.
Once again, to those misinformed individuals, before making any sweeping statements, please do your research and get your facts correct first rather than embarrass yourselves later.
I am not worried as I have never taken anyone’s money.
HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Mahkota Johor
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For speaking his mind, TMJ received a “We’ll whack” threat from an UMNO minister but has handled the whole issue and the repercussions superbly.
Nazri’s threat to whack TMJ: A case of ‘sowing the wind, reaping the whirlwind’?
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A JOHORE PRINCESS IS QUESTIONED FOR DRINKING STARBUCKS but handles it well.
“I myself also have not touch any ‘duit rakyat’ I only have 1 KFC in Jb as my main business, I work part time for my dad with our palm oil business. I’m part of the JBIFC to bring in more entertainment for Johor such as outdoor plays and music festivals. So I think with all these involvement, I do deserve some time out and leisure. Like enjoying this coffee. Thank you,” she also said in the lengthy comment.
Johor princess defends taste for Starbucks, says does ‘a lot’ for state http://bit.ly/1L1qdGu
— TMJ’s younger brother, Tunku Idris, had posted on Instagram something of the early history of Johor and Malaya. Jun 17, 2015
Now younger prince’s post raises eyebrows
As his brother, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, came under fire from a federal minister, younger brother Tunku Idris posted an eyebrow-raising image on Instagram. The image was purportedly that of Johor’s agreement to becoming part of the Federation of Tanah Melayu. The Sunday posting – which was removed today without explanation – came after Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz warned Tunku Ismail not to meddle in politics or risk being “whacked”. … The image posted by Tunku Idris stated that the late Sultan Abu Bakar inked the ‘Perjanjian Setia’ in 1885 between the Johor government and British government. “At the time Johor was known as the independent and sovereign state of Johor. “In 1946, the Johor government agreed to sign the Perjanjian Persekutuan with the Persekutuan Tanah Melayu, by imposing several conditions, including Islam as the official religion of the state, the land in Johor being the absolute right of the Johor government and cannot be disturbed without the agreement of the Johor government, the Askar Timbalan Setia Negeri cannot be disbanded, as well as the power of the Johor government being in the hands of the sultan. “If any of the conditions are violated, Johor will be out of Malaysia [sic].” http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302171 —
#UPDATE Johor prince #TunkuIdris removed his Instagram posting moments ago http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302171 #TTJ #TMJ
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Younger prince re-posts ‘out of Malaysia’ image http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302261 #TMJ #TTJ #TunkuIdris
Jun 18, 2015
Younger prince re-posts ‘out of Malaysia’ image
Johor prince Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim has re-posted an image of a document purportedly detailing the agreement which led to the state becoming a part of Tanah Melayu. The Instagram post was first uploaded on Sunday, a day after his elder brother, Crown Prince Tunku Ismail, came under fire from Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz. Following media reports on the posting yesterday, the image was taken down without explanation. However, a check by Malaysiakini revealed that it was re-posted and drew more than 200 fresh comments from other users. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/302261 —–
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