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'Keep calm': IGP assures all under control amid tensions between govt, palace

'Keep calm': IGP assures all under control amid tensions between govt, palace

'Police would like to assure that national security and public order is under control.'
COMMENT | Agong vs PM: Who is right?

COMMENT | Agong vs PM: Who is right?

Before we unzip this conundrum, we must first recognise a fundamental principle of the Constitution.
YOURSAY | No way out – PM must resign to allow a new govt to be formed

YOURSAY | No way out – PM must resign to allow a new govt to be formed

‘The king has spoken. The prime minister has to resign, action needs to be taken…’
#KerajaanDerhaka trends after royal reprimand against PN govt

#KerajaanDerhaka trends after royal reprimand against PN govt

Over 40,000 tweets use the hashtag as the public weighs into the political development.

YOURSAY | As in a football match, Muhyiddin is now in injury time

YOURSAY | As in a football match, Muhyiddin is now in injury time

‘The referee could blow the whistle at any time and it will be game over.’
AG: Only cabinet can decide when Parliament sits, not Agong

AG: Only cabinet can decide when Parliament sits, not Agong

UPDATED 6.07PM | Idrus Harun says the law requires cabinet to advise the king on when His Majesty is allowed to convene Parliament.

YOURSAY | For Muhyiddin, soon is not possible

YOURSAY | For Muhyiddin, soon is not possible

'His understanding of 'ASAP' is 'as soon as it is safe' for him to reconvene Parliament.'

Harapan proposes Agong verify if PM Parliament delay supported by majority MPs

Harapan proposes Agong verify if PM Parliament delay supported by majority MPs

Harapan says king can demand PM's resignation if the latter does not have support.

YOURSAY | The real meaning of ‘as soon as possible’

YOURSAY | The real meaning of ‘as soon as possible’

‘The nation cannot afford to wait up to September for Parliament to reopen.’
YOURSAY | PM appears to be hard of hearing on reopening Parliament

YOURSAY | PM appears to be hard of hearing on reopening Parliament

‘I shall ‘take note’. Two words that say it all.’
Dr M: Emergency boosts Agong's powers, can supersede PM on NOC

Dr M: Emergency boosts Agong's powers, can supersede PM on NOC

Ex-premier continues to push his NOC idea.

Independent emergency committee chair has audience with Agong

Independent emergency committee chair has audience with Agong

Arifin Zakaria's audience comes after the king met with political leaders individually over the past week.

COMMENT | Let's get it straight on National Operations Council

COMMENT | Let's get it straight on National Operations Council

Logic of NOC proponents doesn't carry much weight.

YOURSAY | NOC or not, Muhyiddin’s fate is sealed

YOURSAY | NOC or not, Muhyiddin’s fate is sealed

‘I hope the rulers will do what is best for their subjects and our beloved country.’
Agong sees four political leaders on second day of meets

Agong sees four political leaders on second day of meets

UPDATED 5.40PM | Scheduled meetings between the king and leaders of political parties resume for the second day.

Harapan chiefs meet Agong over Covid, ‘new govt’ issue not raised

Harapan chiefs meet Agong over Covid, ‘new govt’ issue not raised

UPDATED 5.30PM | Included comments from DAP's Lim Guan Eng and Amanah's Mohamad Sabu.

Guan Eng to meet with Agong this afternoon

Guan Eng to meet with Agong this afternoon

The DAP secretary-general is among political leaders from both the govt and opposition set to meet the king separately.

Mat Sabu: I asked for Parliament to reconvene

Mat Sabu: I asked for Parliament to reconvene

UPDATED 4.06PM | The king is scheduled to meet heads of the country's political parties separately starting today.

Anwar to meet king tomorrow morning

Anwar to meet king tomorrow morning

Sources indicate they will be discussing the Covid-19 pandemic situation and the emergency.

Will the palace get warring factions to make peace?

Will the palace get warring factions to make peace?

Party leaders are said to be meeting the Agong this week, analysts speculate discussions of unity govt.

Pejuang's Dr M to have audience with Agong on Thursday

Pejuang's Dr M to have audience with Agong on Thursday

Other leaders of political parties have yet to receive invitations to Istana Negara.

Agong to meet with all political party leaders - Khairuddin

Agong to meet with all political party leaders - Khairuddin

UPDATED 6PM | However, the situation remains fluid.

PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

Iswardy Morni has been charged with the offence under the Sedition Act.

YOURSAY | PM’s fate depends on whether he can control worsening pandemic

YOURSAY | PM’s fate depends on whether he can control worsening pandemic

‘The king has said Parliament can sit. But PM did not act on this advice.’