Did Transport Ministry bypass Johor government on project invitations?

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Transport Ministry's Invitation Practices Questioned by Johor Caretaker Menteri Besar

Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has stated that the Johor state government has not received formal invitations for several projects and events organised by the Transport Ministry within the state. This includes the recent launch of the KTM Komuter Selatan service, for which Onn Hafiz reportedly learned of his invitation through media reports. The Johor government has also highlighted its contributions to these projects, including financial allocations and logistical support.
Lack of Formal Invitation for KTM Komuter Selatan Launch

Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi indicated that he had not received a formal invitation from the Transport Ministry for the KTM Komuter Selatan service launch. He stated that he was only made aware of an invitation being extended through media coverage during a Pakatan Harapan Negeri Sembilan event. This sentiment suggests a perceived lack of direct communication from the ministry to the state leadership regarding the event.
Pattern of Excluded State Government Participation

The Johor caretaker Menteri Besar pointed to a pattern of the Johor state government not being invited to several previous Transport Ministry programmes held in Johor. These excluded events reportedly include visits to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and the ETS Segamat project. This repeated exclusion has led to questions about the ministry's engagement with the state government on federal initiatives.
RTS Link Project Visit Exclusion

Further illustrating the issue, the Johor government was reportedly not invited to a Transport Ministry visit to the RTS Link project site on April 3. This occurred despite the presence of several Johor DAP leaders at the event, a detail that Onn Hafiz highlighted. He noted that when he inquired with senior ministry officials, he was informed that invitations were limited to vendors and suppliers, questioning the basis for inviting political leaders if they were not vendors or suppliers.
Johor Government's Contributions to Projects

Despite the perceived lack of formal invitations, the Johor state government has made significant contributions to federal projects. The state government allocated RM700,000 towards beautification works and the wrapping of KTM Komuter trains. Furthermore, in response to a request from KTM, the state government agreed to provide feeder bus services at the involved stations, with operating costs estimated at RM86,000, and coordinated Muafakat Johor bus routes, sponsoring seating worth approximately RM9,000 for passengers. These contributions underscore the state's investment in the success of these federal initiatives.

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