Aside from their public remarks on Johor’s federal allocations and contributions, Tunku Ismail on Monday granted an audience to Anwar.
They discussed matters related to the welfare and well-being of the people, especially in Johor, said Anwar in a social media post.
The meeting took place in a “friendly and harmonious atmosphere” and both agreed to “continue maintaining the good relationship, besides strengthening the close cooperation between the federal government and the state government of Johor”, Anwar posted.
At the candidate unveiling in the evening, Anwar cautioned political parties against using the royal institution as a tool to attack their opponents.
“We contest as political parties, don’t relate it to the royal institution,” he said, as quoted by news outlet The Star.
“If there are criticisms, we accept in a nice way. It is inappropriate for (a) democracy, and everything has its limits.”
Johor’s legislative assembly was dissolved on Jun 1. Its election period will run for 14 days after the nomination of candidates on Jun 27. Voters will elect 56 state representatives on Jul 11.