How did the Transport Minister extend the KTM Komuter invitation?

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Transport Minister Extended KTM Komuter Invitation Publicly Amidst Political Event

Transport Minister Anthony Loke publicly extended an invitation to Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi to join the KTM Komuter Selatan service. This invitation was made during a political event, specifically the launch of Pakatan Harapan Negeri Sembilan’s election machinery. Onn Hafiz later stated that he learned of this invitation through media reports rather than a direct, formal notification from the Transport Ministry.
Invitation Made at Political Gathering

Anthony Loke, who also serves as DAP secretary-general, extended the invitation to Onn Hafiz to sit beside him on the KTM Komuter Selatan service, travelling from Kulai to Johor Bahru. This offer was reportedly made at a political event in Negeri Sembilan. Loke's remarks came despite Onn Hafiz previously stating a reluctance to share a table with DAP.
Lack of Formal Notification

Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi indicated that he had not received a formal invitation from the Transport Ministry regarding the launch of the KTM Komuter Selatan service. He conveyed through a Facebook post that his awareness of the invitation stemmed from media coverage of the event where it was extended. He described himself as being "touched by the 'sincerity' of this invitation" as conveyed through the media.
Context of Johor State Election Campaigning

The exchange occurred during the campaigning period for the Johor state election. At the time, Barisan Nasional (BN), led by Onn Hafiz, and Pakatan Harapan (PH), represented by Loke, were expected to be political rivals in the election, despite being partners in the federal unity government. Onn Hafiz stressed that official government affairs and political cooperation are distinct matters.

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