Don’t arrest my haters, let them face me man-to-man, Johor crown prince tells cops

KUALA LUMPUR — Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has requested the police not to arrest those who insult him online, but instead suggested they be given the “privilege” of telling him their thoughts in person.

In the latest post on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page, the Tunku Mahkota of Johor popularly known by his initials TMJ was said to be interviewed by an unnamed journalist who asked the royal his views on the recent detention of those alleged to have made rude and seditious remarks against him through social media.

“I would humbly share my opinion with PDRM not to arrest anyone making seditious remarks about me,” he said in the Q&A style interview, using the Malay initials for the Royal Malaysian Police.

“I prefer if the authorities can organise a meeting for me to meet with these people and give them the privilege of saying what they want to say to my face, man to man,” he added.

Mr Tunku Ismail said he was not bothered by the criticisms against him and was just thankful to God for his privileged life.

“Sometimes there are pages in the social media who are paid to instigate the people to fight and quarrel amongst themselves so that their attention is diverted from the problems and issues that matters,” he said.

He said this enables those in power to execute “missions” without the knowledge of the people.

“For example, I’ve questioned a certain important individual (not mentioning names here) why can’t we improve the education level? The individual answered that it was for two simple reasons. The first is to obtain votes, and the second is to make it easy to control the minds of the stupid and uneducated.

“This is why I prioritise Johoreans’ education because I don’t want my people to be easily manipulated by the system. People who twists and turn from the truth as well as distract the people from the main issues,” he said.

Mr Tunku Ismail who owns Johor Darul Ta’zim football club said he has helped it win six trophies in three years, turned the footballers into a brand and created millionaires in the football industry.

“I’m also loved by the people, respected by other states and countries, and feared by those who are selfish for money and power.

“I’m the most hated 31-year-old billionaire by those suffering from mental illness. The truth hurts? Continue hating,” he wrote. MALAY MAIL ONLINE