The federal government is not an “outsider”, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a rebuttal to Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on the Pulau Kukup issue.
“Malaysians are not outsiders. The Federal Government is not an outsider. We are responsible for all things in the country,” said the Prime Minister after opening the Housing and Local Government Ministry’s Local Government Convention here.
Tunku Ismail, in responding to a statement by Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar on the status of Pulau Kukup, had said that “outsiders should not meddle on matters related to Johor”.
The Crown Prince pointed out that only the Johor ruler had the jurisdiction to override the state constitution.
The Cabinet on Friday had agreed that Pulau Kukup should remain a national park.
Dr Mahathir said at a press conference on Monday (Dec 10) he hopes the Johor Government will accept the federal government’s decision.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/10/dr-m-rebuts-johor-crown-prince-says-federal-govt-not-outsider-on-pulau-kukup/