Palace declares new coalition gov't in Johor after interviewing 54 of 56 reps

Palace declares new coalition gov't in Johor after interviewing 54 of 56 reps

2.19pm: The Johor palace has declared a new coalition government in the state.

This is after Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar interviewed 54 out of 56 assemblypersons in the state.

In a statement, the palace confirms that Menteri Besar Dr Saharuddin Jamal of Bersatu and Johor Umno head Hasni Mohamad met with Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar yesterday to inform him of a new coalition.

This is in the aftermath of Bersatu pulling out of the Pakatan Harapan coalition two days earlier.

To confirm this, it says the ruler interviewed 54 out of 56 assemblypersons in the state and found that 28 supported the new coalition whereas 26 backed the Pakatan Harapan government.

Two assemblypersons “tidak dapat hadir” (could not attend). These were Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub (Simpang Jeram) and Johor Bersatu chief Mazlan Bujang. - Mkini