New Johor exco may be sworn in tomorrow

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin had an audience with Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar this morning.

While there has yet to be any official statement on the meeting, it is believed that the home minister was there to present a list of new state executive council members to the Johor ruler. 

Also seen in the entourage that entered Istana Pasir Pelangi at 10.50am was the vehicle of the new Johor Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal.

"It is learned that Sultan Ibrahim granted Muhyiddin an audience today.

"While the agenda of the meeting is unknown, it could possibly be to present a list of state exco members to get the ruler's permission," reported Berita Harian.

Meanwhile, a source told Malaysiakini that a swearing-in ceremony for the new excos has been scheduled to take place at Istana Bukit Serene at 8.30am tomorrow. 

A day before Sahruddin (below) was sworn in as the 17th menteri besar on April 14, Sultan Ibrahim reportedly set a precondition for the incoming menteri besar – to reshuffle the state executive council.

Sahruddin had promised, shortly after being sworn in, a new exco lineup.

Noting that he would be choosing excos from assemblypersons he feels "comfortable working with," Sahruddin said that his executive council would focus on continuing the state government's efforts to help the people of Johor.

Following this, speculation was rife that at least two state excos would be dropped from the lineup appointed by Sahruddin's predecessor – Tan Hong Pin of DAP and Mazlan Bujang of Bersatu.

The two are said to be not in the Johor palace's good books. - Mkini