KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar asserts that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should be given the opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities and prove himself.
In an exclusive interview with The Straits Times Singapore, Sultan Ibrahim said it is unlikely for Anwar to effect sudden changes within a year of taking office.
"I don't think you can transform a country in one year. I believe (the unity government) has good ministers like (Transport Minister) Anthony Loke.
"I will support the government, but if I think they are doing something unreasonable, I will tell notify them," his Majesty was quoted as saying in the interview.
Sultan Ibrahim said he does not anticipate any issues working with Anwar as they share a close relationship with the Prime Minister.
He added that Anwar sometimes contacts him for advice, even in the middle of the night.
Sultan Ibrahim was appointed as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Oct 27, this year.
The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced that his Majesty's appointment for a five-year term will take effect on Jan 31, 2024.
Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah was also re-elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term starting from the same date.
Sultan Ibrahim replaces Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang, who served as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.