Agong calls meeting of Malay rulers tomorrow to discuss formation of new govt

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KUALA LUMPUR – The Conference of Rulers will meet at Istana Negara tomorrow amid the continued political impasse over the formation of the new government.

Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah made the decree today following his audience with leaders from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

“The Conference of Rulers discussion is meant for His Majesty to obtain the views of the other Malay rulers, to allow him to make a decision for the sake of the interest and well-being of the country and rakyat,” he said in a statement today.

Earlier today, top leaders from BN and GPS were seen entering the palace but did not speak to the media.

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