Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar did not even look at Osman Sapian's resignation letter, according to the former menteri besar.
"I submitted my resignation letter to the sultan. His Highness did not even look at it and considers the letter as a souvenir.
"The sultan also set a condition for the incoming menteri besar, which is to revamp the state executive council," he was quoted as saying by Berita Harian.
This morning, Osman had an audience with Sultan Ibrahim, who had returned from an overseas trip yesterday.
He had submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Monday.
Mahathir and the Johor palace have locked horns with regard to who can decide on the next menteri besar.
Mahathir argued that if rulers are allowed to pick the candidates for positions such as menteri besar or prime minister, then Malaysia would not be a democratic nation.
Prior to this, Sultan Ibrahim cautioned "certain parties" against meddling in the state's affairs.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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