JOHOR BARU: Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar granted an audience to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Istana Pasir Pelangi.

       According to His Majesty’s official Facebook page, Ismail Sabri arrived at the palace at about 10.45am yesterday.

       The audience lasted for about an hour.

       Later, Ismail Sabri, who is also Umno vice-president, and Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad held a meeting with state Umno leaders at the Mentri Besar’s official residence.

       Among those spotted entering the residence were Johor Umno deputy chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed and state Umno secretary Datuk Samsolbari Jamali.