Political pugilism in FIFA, FAM and MHC equips outgoing Agong with wisdom to rule


ON Tuesday, the nation bids farewell to the outgoing 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, who shall return to rule his home State, Pahang.

His reign at Istana Negara was marked by the unprecedented swearing-in of four prime ministers, a hung Parliament and the impact of Covid-19.

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Rizal Hashim , On The Line

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