King averted constitutional crisis by not proclaiming emergency, says Malaysian Bar
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The Malaysian Bar has hailed the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision not to proclaim an emergency.
Muhyiddin : Cabinet has noted King’s opinion that there is no need to declare emergency now
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday the Cabinet has noted Istana Negara’s statement on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s opinion that there is no need for him to declare an emergency in the country now.
King says no need for state of emergency, stresses upcoming Budget 2021 crucial for containing pandemic and restoring economy
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has announced that there is no need to enforce a state of emergency in any part of the country.
Former AG Thomas: Form a unity government instead of calling a national emergency
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Tan Sri Tommy Thomas (pictured) implores Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin not to resort to calling an emergency.
Malaysia reports seven Covid-19-related deaths as daily new cases top 1,000 for first time
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Malaysia reported seven Covid-19-related deaths today as the number of daily new cases tops 1,000 for the first time at 1,228.
King, Malay rulers to meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss PM Muhyiddin Cabinet’s proposals
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Malay rulers are scheduled to meet tomorrow afternoon at Istana Negara here to discuss proposals forwarded by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to the King following a special Cabinet meeting yesterday as Malaysia contends with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Mahathir: Malaysia’s stock market will collapse completely if emergency declared
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) claimed today that Malaysia’s stock market will collapse completely if a state of emergency is declared in the country as the nation contends with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
King, Conference of Rulers to discuss proposals forwarded by PM Muhyiddin — palace
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (pictured) and the Conference of Rulers will discuss the proposals forwarded by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to the King following a special Cabinet meeting yesterday, according to a statement from the palace today.
Kit Siang: King should ask judiciary whether Federal Constitution allows emergency proclamation, Parliament suspension
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah should ask Malaysia’s judiciary for its opinion as to whether Article 150 of the Federal Constitution allows the proclamation of emergency and suspension of Parliament as the country contends with political uncertainties and the Covid-19 pandemic, veteran politician Lim Kit Siang (pictured) said today.
Budget 2021 to be announced even if Parliament is suspended — source
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Budget 2021 will still be announced even if Parliament is suspended as widely speculated, a source said.
