A mere 11 months after being sworn-in, the MB is officially on his way out.
Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian has presented his resignation letter to state ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar this morning.It was accompanied by a photograph of Osman sitting beside Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Bahru."Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has granted an audience to Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian at Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Bahru today .
"During the meeting today, Osman has informed his resignation as the Johor menteri besar," said the statement.Osman's resignation as the Menteri Besar, 11 months after Osman was sworn into the office on the back of Pakatan Harapan's stunning election victory. Mahathir had said that Osman submitted his letter to him when the pair met in Putrajaya on Monday. Osman's aide had claimed the letter was handed over during the 9th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat.To post or ‘like’ comments on Malaysiakini stories, you will need to sign in with an active paid subscription.
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