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PKR treads carefully after Agong cautions against destabilising govt amid pandemic

PKR treads carefully after Agong cautions against destabilising govt amid pandemic

'Can you please mention one moment where the request by the sitting PM was rejected by the Agong?' asks party sec-gen.
MP: Agong's refusal to declare emergency a slap in Muhyiddin's face

MP: Agong's refusal to declare emergency a slap in Muhyiddin's face

The move also finds praise from an Umno veep.

Agong has decided: No need for a state of emergency

Agong has decided: No need for a state of emergency

UPDATED 6.50PM | The ruler also rebukes MPs threatening the stability of the government.

Rulers conclude meeting over cabinet's emergency proposal

Rulers conclude meeting over cabinet's emergency proposal

UPDATED 6PM | The Agong has consulted the meeting of rulers on whether he should accede to the govt's request for a state of emergency.

LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

The leaders should show statesmanship by sitting down and negotiating a consensual budget to get it passed.
COMMENT | We can pass Budget 2021 without emergency rule

COMMENT | We can pass Budget 2021 without emergency rule

'I don't think the Constitution requires a fixed physical place to be constituted as the Parliament. The MPs can, in my view, meet anywhere.'
The 'emergency': Agong's two options after he meets Malay rulers

The 'emergency': Agong's two options after he meets Malay rulers

Constitutional experts give their take on what the King can do with the cabinet's advice to declare an emergency.

Agong to discuss cabinet's suggestions with other rulers, calls for calm

Agong to discuss cabinet's suggestions with other rulers, calls for calm

The king is aware of the people's concerns on the latest developments, says royal comptroller.

LETTER | The wise king

LETTER | The wise king

Like King Solomon, the Agong opted to do the right thing when he decided to consult his brother rulers.

PM leaves after two-hour meeting with Agong

PM leaves after two-hour meeting with Agong

UPDATED 8PM | The vehicle carrying Muhyiddin Yassin was seen leaving Istana Abdulaziz here at 7.10 pm.

Talk of emergency gains momentum, amplified by mainstream media

Talk of emergency gains momentum, amplified by mainstream media

However, there is no indication yet from Putrajaya that this will take place.

Agong repeats call to not plunge nation into political uncertainty again

Agong repeats call to not plunge nation into political uncertainty again

He urges politicians to sort out differences through discussions, legal process instead of engaging in hostilities.

Ku Li met Agong to give opinions - pol sec

Ku Li met Agong to give opinions - pol sec

He was summoned to the Istana to share his views as the country's longest-serving MP.

Guan Eng, Mat Sabu's audience with Agong postponed

Guan Eng, Mat Sabu's audience with Agong postponed

DAP sec-gen's audience was scheduled for today, while Amanah leader was due to meet the King on Oct 21.

Muhyiddin: While Anwar was at palace, I was focusing on fighting Covid-19

Muhyiddin: While Anwar was at palace, I was focusing on fighting Covid-19

UPDATED 6.17PM | He says this when asked about Anwar's meeting with the king this morning.

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara

MIC and DAP have received invitations, say their representatives.

Ku Li meets with Agong

Ku Li meets with Agong

This is just hours after Anwar Ibrahim had an audience with the monarch.

Anwar leaves Istana Negara, to hold presser at 2pm

Anwar leaves Istana Negara, to hold presser at 2pm

UPDATED 12.20PM | Speculation mounts over another change of government, Anwar to make announcement.

LETTER | What happens with Anwar on Tuesday?

LETTER | What happens with Anwar on Tuesday?

Anwar's camp will endeavor to present to the King the much-vaunted documentation of strong parliamentary majority.

Anwar still has numbers, awaits new date for audience with king - source

Anwar still has numbers, awaits new date for audience with king - source

'Some say 121, some say 125, this does not matter. What matters is that it is a strong majority.'

Palace issues warning against spreading fake news

Palace issues warning against spreading fake news

Such irresponsible acts could cause public unease and threaten security, it says.
Agong returns to Istana Negara after treatment at IJN

Agong returns to Istana Negara after treatment at IJN

The King has been receiving treatment at IJN since Sept 21.

Agong undergoing follow-up treatment, will return to Istana Negara soon

Agong undergoing follow-up treatment, will return to Istana Negara soon

The palace's statement does not touch on Anwar's request for an audience.

Palace to issue statement today

Palace to issue statement today

Istana Negara does not say what the statement will be about and palace officials are also tight-lipped.