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I ensure the state government 'does the work' - Johor Crown Prince
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I ensure the state government 'does the work' - Johor Crown Prince

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Johor's Crown Prince, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, urged the state government to actively implement policies and projects, not just announce them.
  • He stated he monitors the state administration closely, including daily checks with officials, to ensure work is being done.
  • The Crown Prince emphasized the need for leadership that delivers tangible results, rejecting politics based solely on promises or theories.

Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the acting Sultan of Johor, has directed the state government to ensure active implementation of its policies and projects, warning against mere announcements without follow-through. He stressed that he personally monitors the state administration to guarantee that all initiatives are executed effectively.

Don't come here saying things as if the people are not being treated well or that the state government administering is not doing its work. I monitor my government. I ensure this government does the work.

โ€” Tunku Mahkota IsmailAddressing accusations of the state government failing its responsibilities.

"I monitor my government. I ensure this government does the work," Tunku Mahkota Ismail stated during a session with the public in Muar. He explained that his oversight involves serious monitoring, including seeking clarifications from the Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, and the State Secretary on any emerging issues. He even mentioned making calls as late as 3 a.m. to inquire about unfinished tasks.

Until sometimes at three in the morning, I call and ask, why is this thing not finished yet.

โ€” Tunku Mahkota IsmailIllustrating his close monitoring of state government projects.

The Crown Prince advocated for leadership focused on execution and tangible results, contrasting it with politics driven by empty promises or theories. He asserted, "Johor does not need politics filled with promises, theories, and acting; instead, it needs leadership capable of implementing decisions and delivering real results to the people." He further dismissed claims of the state government neglecting public welfare, attributing delays in development partly to federal government approval processes and jurisdictions.

Johor does not need politics filled with promises, theories, and acting; instead, it needs leadership capable of implementing decisions and delivering real results to the people.

โ€” Tunku Mahkota IsmailDefining his expectations for effective governance.

He urged the public to evaluate the government based on facts, performance, and demonstrated ability to serve the people. "To find issues, find fault, and be the opposition is easy. But when you get the seat to govern, not everyone can govern," he added, emphasizing the challenges and responsibilities of administration.

Vision without execution is just hallucination.

โ€” Tunku Mahkota IsmailEmphasizing the importance of action over planning.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.