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Anwar congratulates TMJ, hails his sporting excellence

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Tunku Ismail, Regent of Johor, after he was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament (JSCPT) 2026.

Anwar congratulates TMJ, hails his sporting excellence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised Tunku Ismail, the Regent of Johor, for being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament 2026. Anwar expressed his admiration through a Facebook post, highlighting Tunku Ismail's exceptional performance, leadership, and tenacity, which demonstrated his prowess as a sports champion and a source of pride for Johor and Malaysia.

Anwar commended Tunku Ismail for leading Royal Johor to victory in the prestigious tournament. The 22-goal handicap event, which took place from September 1 to 6, was the most handicap polo competition held in Malaysia thus far. Tunku Ismail's outstanding effort throughout the tournament culminated in a decisive 10-7 win over Temasek in the final, where he scored 6 of his team's 10 goals.

The tournament was organized with the shared objective of establishing Johor as a prominent hub for international polo enthusiasts.

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