King grants govt’s request for declaration


Time of urgency: Muhyiddin meeting the King at the palace. (Photo courtesy of Istana Negara)

PETALING JAYA: The King has agreed to a declaration of a Proclamation of Emergency to cancel and postpone the Batu Sapi by-election in Sabah that was scheduled on Dec 5, following a meeting with the Prime Minister.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah met Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin for an hour at 4pm yesterday, according to a statement issued by Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Police seeking teen suspected of giving toddler a black eye
Body found in bag believed to be missing Ampang woman, say cops
Nadma coordinating immediate action in six flood-hit states, says Anwar
Terengganu Wildlife Department captures wild elephant in Kemaman
Suspect in Serdang fast-food restaurant assault called up for questioning
Police release names of 10 companies linked to fraud
Dewan Negara passes 13 bills, adjourns sine die
Warisan's Saifulah still keen on contesting Lamag by-election
Collision claims lives of father, son in Jeli
Almost 2,000 reports lodged over viral animal neglect case, says DVS

Others Also Read