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Zahid states that UMNO MPs signed a statement withdrawing support for PM

By Katherine S
August 6, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the president of Umno, said today that enough of the party’s MPs had signed a statement withdrawing their support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration. The letters were handed to the Agong during an audience with the Umno chief, he said during a news conference held after the party’s …

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Agong
Geo Politics

Agong again says Parliament should reopen as soon as possible

By Katherine S
June 30, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared in the Parliament that they should be meeting again as soon as possible to allow for the Emergency declaration and Emergency laws to be presented in Parliament. This comes after the King granted an audience at Istana Negara to Dewan Negara Speaker Tan Sri Rais Yatim and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun in …

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MahathirMohamad
Geo Politics

Dr. Mahathir urged government to respect King’s decision and stop politicking

By Katherine S
October 27, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called on the government to respect the King’s advice and stop unsavoury political actions against those who oppose them. The comments came after the decree was made by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah that parties and the government should stop politicking and prioritized the combat against …

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah
Geo Politics

No need for a state of emergency, says Agong

By Katherine S
October 26, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR –  The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decided not to push through with the Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s recommendation to declare a state of emergency. According to the statement released by Istana Negara, The King also reminded the politians to immediately cease any forms of politicking amid the currenty health crisis that the …

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah
Geo Politics

Agong to consult with Malay Rulers amid talks of State of Emergency

By Katherine S
October 25, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah seek to consult other Malay rulers on the recommendations he received from his Cabinet regarding the statement issued by Istana Negara. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said that the Agong has advised the public to exercise calm and patience while waiting for the decision. The …

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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysia

Dr. Mahathir will not be endorsing anyone’s PM bid

By Katherine S
October 16, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad denied that he will be backing anyone attempting to oust the present government. In a video recording that was uploaded early this week, he said that he never endorsed any candidate to become the next prime minister. He added that since he’s part of a new party (Pejuang), this party is free and not …

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Malaysia
Geo Politics

UMNO mulls withdrawing support for Perikatan Nasional, to renegotiate new terms

By Katherine S
October 15, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Umno said that it is considering to withdraw its support for Perikatan Nasional (PN) and will push instead to set new terms in writing to continue its alliance with the ruling coalition. According to UMNO secretary-general Ahmad Maslan that the matter was agreed upon unanimously by the party’s council on Tuesday night (Oct 13). The party will …

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Anwar Ibrahim
Geo Politics

Anwar wouldn’t show list of backers to Agong, says Istana Negara

By Katherine S
October 14, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Comptroller of the Royal Household revealed yesterday that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not reveal the identities of the federal lawmakers who joins his camp. Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said in a statement that Anwar would only inform of the numbers of his supporters during the 25-minute meeting. Since …

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Anwar Ibrahim
Geo Politics

Bukit Aman to summon Anwar over MP support claim

By Katherine S
October 13, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Bukit Aman has summoned PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to record his statement, following his claim that 121 Members of Parliament are supporting his bid to become the country’s next Prime Minister. Criminal Investigation Department director CP Datuk Huzir Mohamed said that six police reports have been lodged against Anwaar. In a statement released by Bukit …

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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia

Anwar to meet with Yang di-Pertuan Agong next Tuesday

By Katherine S
October 9, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been granted an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Tuesday, as he plans to show evidence that he still had the support from the “strong and convincing” majority of MPs for him to form a government. Anwar expressed his gratitude to the majesty for granting him and audience. He plans to …

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