GE15: King extends deadline to 2pm Nov 22

KUALA LUMPUR: Leaders of political parties and coalitions of political parties will have until Tuesday (Nov 22) at 2pm to submit the coalition of political parties after the 15th General Election (GE15) for the formation of a new government.

Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the King has issued an order of consent so that the process and the nomination of the future 10th Prime Minister is extended to Tuesday (Nov 22) at 2pm.

"His Majesty's order of approval is a follow-up to the requests from the leaders of political parties and coalitions of political parties that have been received by the Istana Negara on Monday (Nov 21).

"In connection with that, His Majesty called and advised all the people to be patient and calm until the formation process of the new government and the nomination of the 10th Prime Minister has been completed.

"His Majesty also reminded the people that the administration of the country is still running as usual under the management of the caretaker Prime Minister based on the principles outlined for the caretaker government," he said in a statement on Monday (Nov 21).

Ahmad Fadil added that His Majesty called on the people to join together in praying that the process of forming a new government and the nomination of the future 10th Prime Minister would be simplified and run smoothly for the sake of the country.

"His Majesty also called on the people to join together in praying for Malaysia to be blessed and protected from any form of disaster and calamity," he said.

On Sunday (Nov 20), the King had given a deadline of 2pm on Monday for coalitions and political parties to form a government and present a candidate for Prime Minister.