Rulers to decide today

At attention: A military officer from the 21st Mounted Squadron guarding the entrance to the Istana Negara where the Malay Rulers will meet to discuss a possible state of emergency. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay rulers will hold a special meeting at the Istana Negara here to discuss the government’s plan to declare a state of emergency to tackle the worsening Covid-19 situation.

The meeting, which is scheduled to start at 2.30pm today, will be informal and will only involve the Rulers.