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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the royal institution to remain neutral during the upcoming Johor election, emphasizing the importance of respecting constitutional boundaries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has thanked the Johor Regent for meeting him in Kuala Lumpur, using the encounter to rebut critics who invoke royal names in political campaigns while avoiding direct engagement.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has condemned political leaders for involving the royal institution in electoral calculations, urging restraint as Johor prepares for its 16th state election.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reframed royal advice as a performance benchmark, signalling the state administration will use such counsel to drive improvement rather than become complacent.
A political analyst has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against invoking the royal institution when responding to political opponents, urging him instead to rely on his governance record.