PETALING JAYA: Saying that he is not interested in giving up five years of his life just to be a “puppet king,” Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has vowed to crack down on graft.

“I’m going to hunt all the corrupt people. I will make sure I bring results.

“People contribute hundreds of millions before elections. How do you pay them back? Giving them mega projects.

“That’s not going to be the case the moment I’m there,” His Majesty said, referring to kickbacks.

Sultan Ibrahim will assume the role of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term starting Jan 31, 2024.

In an interview with The Straits Times/ANN, Sultan Ibrahim said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should report directly to the King instead of the Parliament as it does now.

"If it comes to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, it means you are not under the influence of anybody from the Executive,” said His Majesty.

The agency’s crackdowns have seen controversy in recent months, amid allegations that they were politically influenced and that there was an abuse of power.

“Even PETRONAS should not be under Parliament; report directly to me,” said Sultan Ibrahim, referring to the national oil giant.

Sultan Ibrahim also suggested that judicial appointments be separated from the Executive and that they must be independent.

“We only get the list (from the Prime Minister’s Office) during the Conference of Rulers.

“Why don’t you bring the name down (to us) before you appoint? We are not a rubber stamp.”

Sultan Ibrahim said he plans to use his influence to “make things right.”

“There are 222 of you in Parliament. There are over 30 million (people) outside. I’m not with you, I’m with them.

“When I ‘hit’ in my speech, I ‘hit’. If not, the MPs behave like monkeys,” His Majesty said.

Despite his ambitious plans, the Sultan admitted that the prospect of taking up the throne had him “scared” in the beginning.

“I don’t know what I’ll be facing, the culture shock,” His Majesty said.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023...-corrupt-people

Daulat tuanku. Please make malaysia better again

Meooooooooooowwwww....

Pipits keep dreaming for a just life.

This post has been edited by haturaya: Dec 11 2023, 09:48 AM

Daytona YG.. low profile

Tuanku is very wise.

But we still have to solve rnr issue

this will be excellent if everyone will be questions. including all high level and VVVVVIP

Daulat tuanku

well.. I sure hope something good really happens. It's been too long the show have been run by idiots

Komedi: Cukur sudah dapat DNAA dah suci murni

daulat tuanku. he will make malaysia great again!

This post has been edited by wkn: Dec 11 2023, 09:49 AM

I think Azam Baki will be most happy to report to him instead of PMX

what about those selling titles?

things are not really as simple as the king wish. ayam sure there will be people challenging this in court later on

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5425880

isn't this same news article?

MACC should NOT BE reporting to one person.
MACC should be reporting to Msia Parliament on a monthly basis.
It should be an independent constitutional body.

the more realistic way to change things is the king himself need to stand for election and become PM. then only then can things change

Tuanku dah terlepas peluang.. kalau bee end dulu memang kecut telor dah

You don't believe he will walk the talk?

Very shiny i dont think it's low enough

its not about believing onot. its about whether he can implement onot bcoz of the law