Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has fueled speculation that Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian is to be replaced.
According to him, Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar made the decision some time back.
"The decree to change the menteri besar was made long ago but there other people trying to claim credit and mileage, supposedly that it was they who instructed it.
"His Majesty had looked into changing the menteri besar for many months. Do not forget that the power to choose the menteri besar is the absolute right of the sultan. Enough of politicking," he added in a Twitter posting this afternoon.
On Monday, Osman met with Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya amid talk that the menteri besar's head is on the chopping block.
However, the menteri besar's aide downplayed the speculation, stating that the meeting with the premier was to discuss the 9th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat.
However, Osman's absence at the 9th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat today set tongues wagging that his days as menteri besar are numbered.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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