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PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah thanked MPs for passing the federal budget in Dewan Rakyat.
A statement from Istana Negara said that the King appreciated the support of the parliamentarians to ensure the well-being of the people and the economic recovery of the country.
“He also expresses his appreciation to the MPs who followed his advice to support the budget for the welfare of the people,” said Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin.
Previously, Agong had asked MPs to support the budget, citing its importance in fighting Covid-19.
The budget, the King said, was important to the government and authorities, particularly those on the front lines, in their efforts to address the Covid-19 situation in the country.
“As head of the nation, Sultan Abdullah respects all political parties in the country. He also appreciates the role and responsibilities of parliamentarians in defending the well-being of the people. “
As such, Fadil said, Sultan Abdullah appreciated the commitment and cooperation of all parties to ensure that the momentum of economic recovery and the well-being of the nation can continue.
“Sultan Abdullah also expresses his full confidence in the government’s ability to lead the administration of the nation at a time when the country is being tested by crisis.”
Earlier today, the federal budget was approved at the policy stage in the Dewan Rakyat after the majority of the deputies present supported it by a voice vote.
Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Azizan Harun announced the result of the voice vote on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2021 after Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz presented it for a second reading.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin thanked all MPs, particularly government MPs, for supporting the budget.
“Their support is proof of the maturity of the deputies in making important decisions by putting the well-being, life and well-being of the people before other matters.”
He also said that the budget amendments took into account the views of various parties, including parliamentarians, and his administration was always open to the opinions and criticism of others.
