JOHOR BARU: Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been officially sworn in as the Johor Mentri Besar for a second term at Istana Bukit Serene here on Sunday (July 12).
He expressed his appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for consenting to his reappointment.
"My appreciation to Johor Regent Tuanku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim for having the trust in me to continue to serve as Mentri Besar for another term," he said in a Facebook post.
Onn Hafiz said that he was aware that every decision that he made impacted the lives of millions of Johoreans.
“I would also like to ask for prayers from all so that all the steps that we will take together after this will receive the blessings of Allah.
"May we achieve all goals targeted for the benefit of this state and its people," he said.
Earlier on Sunday 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 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.
