KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should be given more time to improve the country’s economy.
In an exclusive interview with Sin Chew Daily, His Royal Highness acknowledged the financial challenges faced by Anwar’s administration.
“Anwar only came to realise the government’s financial difficulties after taking office,” he told the local Chinese newspaper.
Sultan Ibrahim also expressed his relief that the prime minister’s visit to China earlier this yea, brought back several positive outcomes.
Speaking on Anwar, the Sultan said he has a good relationship with the prime minister.
“At times, he seeks my opinion, and at times, he provides me with suggestions,” he said.
His Royal Highness also emphasised that it is important for Malaysia to maintain friendly relations with China.
The Johor ruler said it is the right approach to place the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2U) programme under the purview of the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry and is reported directly to the prime minister.
To attract more investments, Malaysia must offer investor-friendly and practical visa options, especially in reconsidering the current MM2U programme, the Sultan said.
He explained that this is because the second and third phases of the programme were seen as unfriendly.
— Bernama
