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PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has decided not to declare an emergency, saying there is no need for one anywhere in the country.
In a statement, the Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin confirmed that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin had proposed that an emergency be declared.
“After refining the proposal and discussing the matter with the Malaysian rulers and taking into account the situation in the country, Sultan Abdullah feels that the government has managed to handle the pandemic well.”
The King also believes in the ability of the government, under the leadership of Muhyiddin, to continue implementing policies and actions to contain the spread of Covid-19.
“Sultan Abdullah is of the opinion that there is no need for an emergency to be declared for the country or (in) any part of Malaysia.
“Still, His Majesty wishes to remind politicians to stop politicking, which may upset the stability of the country’s administration.”
The King also believes that it is not necessary for the deputies to continue with irresponsible actions that can affect the stability of the government.
“He emphasizes that the 2021 Budget, which will be presented in Parliament, is very important for the people in the fight against Covid-19 and (in) restoring the economy.”
Sultan Abdullah also said that the national budget allocations are vital to ensure that leaders can carry out their functions effectively.
The King also expressed concern about the increase in Covid-19 cases and clusters, but said he was confident that the nation could overcome the third wave of infections by working together.
In line with this, Her Majesty calls on all people, regardless of their background and political loyalty, to put aside their differences to come together and play their respective roles to help the government and authorities contain the spread of Covid. -19 for the safety and well-being of our beloved country. “
Sultan Abdullah’s statement comes after a three-hour meeting with the Malaysian rulers on Muhyiddin’s proposal.
Reports of an alleged emergency had drawn criticism from various sectors of society, including politicians on both sides of the political divide, over fears of its impact on the country’s economy and democracy.
