Rulers begin to arrive at Istana Negara ahead of 2.30pm meeting (updated)

The Agong arriving at Istana Negara at 12.30pm.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Istana Negara has become the centre of political intrigue as the Malay Rulers are set to hold a special meeting to deliberate the government’s plan to declare a state of emergency to deal with the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Ri’aytatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who arrived at the Istana Negara at 12.30pm Sunday (Oct 25), is set to chair an informal meeting involving only the Rulers at 2.30pm.