PETALING JAYA: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has waded into the country’s political turmoil, expressing his dismay over the apparent power struggle while the people continue to suffer.
“I am disappointed at leaders disturbing the government and jostling for power at a time when the rakyat are depressed and facing numerous difficulties brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said in a Facebook post.
In conjunction with Awal Muharram today, he called on all Muslim leaders to reflect on the lesson that the power to rule is the will of Allah.
“Allah gives power to those deserving, and Allah will take power from those undeserving.
“Therefore, all leaders must be honourable and trustworthy in discharging their duties, by prioritising the rakyat and the unity of the ummah, not your own selfish interests to the detriment of the nation’s harmony and political balance.”
He added that now was the time for politicians to jostle to help the people, not for power and influence.
Sultan Ibrahim’s comments come amid calls for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign as he has lost majority support.
Umno, Pejuang and Warisan MPs have also confirmed that they have signed statutory declarations against Muhyiddin’s government and sent it to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. - FMT
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