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On 27 Oct last, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar was appointed as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His Majesty's appointment for five years comes into effect on 31 Jan 2024. - File photo/The Royal Johor Facebook
The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar who will assume the duties of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, wants to focus on stopping corruption.
His Majesty in an interview with The Straits Times Singapore said, a stable government must be consistent with the sustainable policies needed to improve the country's economy.
"From my ancestors, we were great hunters.
"I will make sure that when I go hunting, I bring back good results.
"But when I'm in Kuala Lumpur later, it's a concrete jungle, so what am I hunting for?
"I will hunt down all the corrupt people.
"I will make sure that I bring results (hunting corrupt people)," he said in the exclusive interview.
Sultan Ibrahim also suggested that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) report directly to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, instead of to Parliament as it is now.
"If (MACC) comes to the Agong, it means you are not under the influence of any executive.
"Petronas should not even be under Parliament, report directly to me," he said.
Sultan Ibrahim also suggested that judicial appointments must be separated from the executive body, to ensure that the country's judiciary is truly independent.
"Judges are appointed by the king, on the advice of the Prime Minister after the appointment panel recommends the candidate.
"We (Kings) only got the list (from the Prime Minister's Office) when the Council of Kings was in session.
"Why don't you list the names of qualified candidates (to us) before you appoint?
"We (Kings) are not 'rubber stamps'," he said.
On October 27, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar was appointed as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The Keeper of the Great Seal of the Kings, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, was reported to have said that his appointment for five years will take effect on January 31, 2024.
The Council of Rulers also agreed to declare the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong for five years starting from the same date.
Sultan Ibrahim replaced Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah from Pahang who served as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for five years starting January 31, 2019
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