YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has once again reminded politicians to stop playing politics as the country struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said in a statement that the king is concerned about the country’s political climate.

“In relation to the latest developments in the country’s political situation, his majesty advised the people, especially politicians, to be thoughtful so that the country is never again dragged into an uncertain political arena while we are faced with various problems and a difficult future due to the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

The king also warned politicians not to forsake the wellbeing of the people and be matured in their decision-making. 

Al-Sultan Abdullah added politicians should not resolve matters with animosity against each other but amicably through negotiations.

“His majesty stressed that politicians should not end disagreements with hostility but instead resolve problems through consultation and legal processes that are enshrined in the federal constitution,” the statement read.

The Agong also urged all Malaysians to say a prayer today asking for peace and prosperity of the country is always protected.

Last Tuesday, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim met Al-Sultan Abdullah at the Istana Negara to present the list of MPs who allegedly supported him.

Shortly after the meeting, Istana Negara said in a statement that Anwar only submitted the number of MPs supporting him but did not submit their names.

The king also advised Anwar to abide by and respect the legal processes as enshrined in the federal constitution, the statement said.

At the same time, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin also appeared to have lost the support of his allies in Umno.

Umno, feeling sidelined and bullied by Bersatu, is seeking a better deal in Perikatan Nasional, failing which it said it will reconsider its support for the ruling pact.

Muhyiddin is set to meet with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang by this weekend to sort out their differences.

At the same time, Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah also appeared to be working behind the scenes to form a unity government. – October 16, 2020.