Malaysians Adore The Sultan Of Johor, And It’s Easy To See Why

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The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has been getting all the limelight on social media recently. It's probably because the rakyat (people) love everything that he does and they cannot stop talking about him.

Take yesterday, 14 January, for example. Since news broke out, netizens have been applauding the Sultan's effort in playing host to 16 Non-Muslim religious leaders in his palace.

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In the meeting, Sultan Ibrahim said that religious leaders play an important role in keeping the people united, and he urged the leaders to help him create a stronger and better Bangsa Johor

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It's easy to see why so many people adore the Sultan of Johor, like in this video (first uploaded in 2010) that went viral recently where he was seen having a good time participating in an arm-wrestling session

Sporting (y) Selepas berkenan melihat rakyat bermain gusti lengan, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Johor turut serta dengan berlawan bersama anakandanya

Posted by Friends of BN – Barisan Nasional on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Besides that, the ruler often took time off to have meals with the rakyat. In the last month, he was spotted having meals with the public on three different occasions.

Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar took time off to have breakfast at the popular Restoran Ansari in Muar town on December 18.

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The ruler, who was dressed casually in a light green hooded sweater, was seen having his meal at Restoran Syed Ali during his visit to the Mersing district on January 3.

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HRH joined the people for breakfast at the Al Ziya Fathima Restaurant at the Mas Jaya Commercial Centre in Jalan Salleh on January 4.

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When he recently went shopping at Wetex Parade, Muar, people followed the Sultan wherever he went. Some even took the opportunity to get close and got themselves a selfie with the Sultan.

Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan of Johor, at Wetex Parade, Muar.Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan Johor, di Wetex Parade, Muar.#sultanibrahimofficial #sultanjohor #luaskankuasamu #jdt #muafakatbangsajohor#royaljohor #sultanjohordanrakyatberpisahtiada

Posted by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar on Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Just recently, he got Johoreans excited when he parked his famous Optimus Prime Truck for about three hours at the entrance of his palace, allowing the rakyat to get a close look at the rare royal truck

The Sultan of Johor is a true leader by example. When he visited the flood victims in Segamat, he spent his time with the families there to talk and comfort them. HRH even cooked fried rice specially for them!

The Sultan of Johor sure knows how to connect with his people. It's no wonder why Malaysians have been referring to him as the 'the people's leader'!

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