King expresses concern over Covid-19 impact on economy, people's welfare

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali was granted an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Tuesday (April 28) to brief and update the King on measures taken by the government to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on the economy and welfare of the people.

Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said through the 30-minute video conference at Istana Negara here, His Majesty was briefed on the roles and measures taken by the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) following the announcement of the movement control order (MCO) which took effect from March 18.