TMJ : What is your message to the PM ?

Tengku Mahkota Johor - Bearer of the Rakyat's message

Well, the much revered Tengku Mahkota of Johor Tengku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has made it public that he would be meeting Prime Minister Najib Razak, the infamous Malaysian Official 1, for tea on August 12, 2016. 

The TMJ revealed this during his casual chat with Harith Iskander on the Obviously Harith Iskander live show over Asto Awani last night.

If you listen carefully the TMJ also said "If you all have any message (that) you want me to pass to him... you can see me after the show".  

The time code of this gem of a message is from 34:30 to 35:10. Go listen again. Do listen to the whole episode too, its really worth your time.

Ampun Tuanku. I'm aware that your Highness' offer to be Royal messenger could be a limited one that applies only to those who were present in the studio but would Tuanku please consider making it available to all Malaysians ?  

Ampun Tuanku. Judging from the current state of affairs in our beloved  country I'm very sure there are millions of other Malaysians who are very keen to send their heartfelt wishes and messages to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. 

Ampun Tuanku. Malaysians are generally excited simply because, if our wish is granted, the bearer of the Rakyat's Message will be none other than Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. 

Ampun Tuanku beribu-ribu ampun, sembah patik mohon diampun. 



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Erti Kepimpinan - The True Meaning of Leadership

ERTI KEPIMPINAN

Almarhum nenda saya selalu berpesan, sifat kepimpinan yang paling agung adalah integriti. Malang sekali, dalam dunia masa kini, sifat ini semakin sukar dijumpai.

Baginda juga berpesan bahawa seorang pemimpin yang pengecut merupakan manusia yang paling bahaya sekali, dan salah satu ujian dalam kepimpinan adalah untuk mengenalpasti sesuatu masalah sebelum ianya menjadi darurat. Baginda juga mendidik saya bahawa pemimpin yang hebat memperoleh kekuatan untuk mencapai visinya daripada semangat yang kental dan bukannya daripada jawatan atau kedudukannya.

Nasihat saya kepada semua pemimpin dalam setiap sektor kerajaan, NGO dan organisasi di Johor adalah supaya memberikan inspirasi dan memimpin segenap lapisan rakyat. Jangan cuba memanipulasi dan menguruskan orang. Inventori barangan boleh diuruskan, tetapi rakyat harus dipimpin melalui tauladan dan dengan berintegriti.

Ingatlah bahawa kunci kepimpinan yang cemerlang pada hari ini adalah dengan mempunyai pengaruh, bukannya dengan menunjukkan kuasa. Tiada maknanya jika anda mempunyai kuasa tetapi tidak mampu mempengaruhi rakyat secara positif. Sekiranya anda mempunyai kuasa tetapi tidak mampu mempengaruhi rakyat secara positif, itu petanda yang anda tidak layak menjadi seorang pemimpin.

Nampaknya apa yang saya katakan sering membuatkan ramai orang melenting. Oleh itu, saya hanya bercakap dalam konteks Negeri Johor yang dekat di hati saya.

Akhir kata, saya bersyukur kerana telah dibesarkan dan dididik oleh dua pemimpin yang unggul, iaitu Almarhum Sultan Iskandar dan DYMM Sultan Ibrahim. Ayahanda saya, Raja saya.

DYAM Brigadier Jeneral Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Mahkota Johor

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THE TRUE MEANING OF LEADERSHIP

My grandfather the late Sultan Iskandar used to say, the supreme quality of leadership is integrity. Unfortunately in today's world, there is not much of this quality to be found.

He also said that a cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men, and that one of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. He also taught me that great leaders musters the courage to fulfil his vision from passion, not position.

My advice to the leaders in every sector of government, NGOs and organizations in Johor is to lead and inspire the people. Do not try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed, but people must be lead by example and with integrity.

Remember that the key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. There is no point having authority if you cannot influence the people. If you have authority but command no influence, it is a sign that you are not worthy of being a leader.

It seems that things I say usually ruffle more than a few feathers, so I say in the context of Johor, which is close to my heart.

Last but not least, I am blessed to have been raised and taught by two great leaders, which is the late Sultan Iskandar, and Sultan Ibrahim. My father, my King.

HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, The Crown Prince of Johor

Note: This pertinent and timely message from the Crown Prince was posted on the JOHOR Southern Tiger's Facebook page.