JOHOR BAHRU: New Johor Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal today promised to carry out his responsibilities to the best of his ability to ensure the state’s progress.
Dr Sahruddin, who is also Bukit Kepong assemblyman, said the most important thing was to ensure that the people to continue enjoying the progress and development as planned.
“With the help of all YBs and our friends, Insya Allah (God willing) we will be able to bring Johor forward,” he told reporters at the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) office here today.
Also present were Johor Bersatu chairman Datuk Osman Sapian, Johor Amanah chairman Aminolhuda Hassan, Johor PKR deputy chairman Jimmy Puah Wee Tse and Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong.
Dr Sahruddin said he would also adhere to the advice of the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar in carrying out his new responsibilities.
“Tuanku also wants to make sure that if we are elected as the leaders, be the leaders who are trustworthy, and with integrity, to ensure the fate of the people will be better protected,” he said.
He also thanked former Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian for being the major driver in the development of the state.
“Many plans have been implemented by Datuk Osman and I will continue with the planned agenda,” he said.
Asked about the new line-up of the state executive council, Dr Sahruddin said he would expedite the process of appointment within 14 days.
He said when there was a change in the leadership, there would be a change in the (state) Exco line-up.
“Datuk Osman Sapian (former menteri besar) has his own team and I will have mine and I will choose those I am comfortable working with.
“More importantly, how can we help the community, to make sure that the community have access to facilities that we have planned before,” he said.
Earlier yesterday, Dr Sahruddin, 43, took his oath of office as the new Menteri Besar of Johor before Sultan Ibrahim at Balai Mengadap, Istana Bukit Serene.
Dr Sahruddin was appointed as the 17th Johor Menteri Besar following the resignation of Kempas assemblyman Datuk Osman Sapian as menteri besar on April 8. – Bernama
