Malaysia

Malay Rulers to hold special meeting tomorrow

The meeting which is scheduled to start at 2.30pm will be informal, and will not include the Yang di-Pertua Negri or any politicians

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 24 Oct 2020 3:15PM

Malay Rulers to hold special meeting tomorrow
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will chair a meeting of the Malay Rulers at the Istana Negara tomorrow. – The Vibes filepic, October 24, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malay rulers will hold a special meeting tomorrow at Istana Negara to discuss the government’s plan to declare an emergency to tackle the worsening Covid-19 situation.

According to The Star, the meeting, scheduled to start at 2.30pm, will be informal and will only involve the Rulers.

It was reported that it will not include the Yang di-Pertua Negri or any politicians at the meeting to seek the views of fellow Rulers.

Palace sources reportedly said while His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has the final say on the declaration of emergency, he will ask for input from the Sultans.

At least six Sultans had already reportedly confirmed their attendance, but it is almost certain that most of the Rulers will be present.

After the meeting, the King will then deliver the decision to the Prime Minister.

The proposed emergency declaration could mean the suspension of Parliament and will only stop all political activities. – The Vibes, October 24, 2020

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