Long-standing advisors to the Sultan

Johor council of royal court president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Ramli holding up one of his five books that he has written at his office in Bukit Timbalan in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

THE Johor Council of Royal Court, one of three bodies competent to advise Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, has been around since amendments to the state’s constitution was made about 63 years ago.

The council, comprising 14 members including two appointed members who are ex-officio, advises His Majesty and the royal family on matters that are personal to them, that are in line with the constitution.