JOHOR BARU: Monday (July 13) has been declared a public holiday for the state of Johor.
Freshly minted Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced this on Sunday (July 12) after getting the Johor Regent Tuanku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's consent.
"This is to appreciate the Bangsa Johor for carrying out their duties during the 16th state elections," he said in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Onn Hafiz assured that he would continue to discharge his duties loyally for the betterment of the state.
Earlier, Onn Hafiz was officially sworn in as the Johor Mentri Besar for a second term.
He expressed his appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for consenting to his reappointment.
Earlier in the morning, Onn Hafiz together with Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had an audience with Sultan Ibrahim.
Later in the day, a vehicle carrying the Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman was seen entering the palace grounds at 3.41pm and left at 4.50pm.
The area surrounding Istana Bukit Serene was flocked with security personnel and media representatives during this time.
The appointment of the new Johor Menteri Besar follows Barisan Nasional's landslide victory in the 16th Johor State Election, winning 48 of the 56 state assembly seats.
