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Johor's Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a diplomatic engagement that underscores the collaborative relationship between Malaysia's most industrialised state and Putrajaya's administration.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected claims of uncooperativeness with Putrajaya, countering allegations of arrogance levelled by the Prime Minister and defending his state administration's collaborative approach with federal authorities.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has vigorously defended his administration against accusations of reluctance to cooperate with Putrajaya, asserting that prioritising local constituents' concerns is not obstructive.