Why did Johor MB Onn Hafiz claim no formal invitation for KTM launch?

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Johor Caretaker Menteri Besar Not Formally Invited to KTM Komuter Selatan Launch

Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi stated that he had not received a formal invitation from the Transport Ministry for the launch of the KTM Komuter Selatan service. He indicated that he learned of the invitation through media reports while attending a political event, expressing that the Johor government was only "invited" after the program had been planned for over a week.
Invitation Discovered Through Media Reports

Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed in a Facebook post that he was informed about the invitation to the KTM Komuter Selatan service launch through media coverage. This information came to light during a Pakatan Harapan Negeri Sembilan election machinery launch event, leading him to comment on the "sincerity" of the invitation due to the timing and lack of a formal prior notification.
Public Invitation Issued Amidst Political Campaigns

The public invitation to Onn Hafiz was extended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke during an event for Pakatan Harapan Negeri Sembilan's election machinery. This occurred shortly after Onn Hafiz had previously stated his reluctance to hold the menteri besar position if it meant sharing a platform with DAP, a component party of Pakatan Harapan.
Onn Hafiz Expresses Willingness to Attend Despite Perceived Oversight

Despite the perceived lack of formal invitation, Onn Hafiz indicated that he had no issue with attending the launch and would attempt to make time for it. He emphasized that the KTM Komuter project's primary objective is to serve the people of Johor and that official government matters should be kept separate from political considerations.
Previous Instances of Johor Government Not Being Invited

Onn Hafiz also highlighted that the Johor state government had not received invitations to several prior programs organised by the Transport Ministry within the state. He cited instances such as visits to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and the ETS Segamat project, as well as a Transport Ministry visit to the RTS Link project site, where Johor DAP leaders were present despite the state government not being formally included.

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