[UPDATED] Coalitions have until 2pm tomorrow to put up PM candidate: Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has ordered Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun to get leaders from the respective coalitions and parties that have won the elections to inform the Istana Negara of the numbers of seats via alliances which would help form the government.

In a statement, today, Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had received the official results of the 15th general election from the Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, earlier today.

“This as well as presenting the name of a Dewan Rakyat member who has secured the support of the Dewan Rakyat members following the coalition of political parties to be a prime minister candidate to the Istana Negara by 2pm, tomorrow,” he said.

In line with Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2)(a) of the federal constitution, Fadil also said that the order of consent and His Majesty’s decision regarding the formation of a new government and the appointment of the prime minister through the said process is final.

“His Majesty advises the people and leaders of political parties to acquiesce and respect the democratic process and accept the results of the 15th general election with a calm and open-mind in order to preserve the integrity of the country as it is a heritance in which elected leaders act as trustees.

“His Majesty also reminded us that the country needs a government that is stable, calibred and has integrity to protect the people and drive the nation’s welfare agenda.

“As such His Majesty invited the people to pray together that the process of forming the new government will be eased and run smoothly for the benefit and prosperity of the country.” – The Vibes, November 20, 2022