Agong says no need for a state of emergency
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Mustafa Ri’ayatuddin Billah Shah leaves the National Palace after a special meeting of the Malay Rulers October 25, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decided that there is no need to enforce a state of emergency following a plea by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for the King to consider implementing one.
A statement by the Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the decision was made after the meeting today between the King and seven other Malay Rulers that took place at the Istana Negara this afternoon.
“Al-Sultan Abdullah is of the opinion that there is no need right now for His Royal Highness to declare a state of emergency for the country or any other parts of Malaysia,” read Ahmad Fadil’s statement.
The King had expressed his satisfaction with the current administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and is said to have faith in the government under Muhyiddin’s leadership to continue in the same vein and for them to implement the necessary policies and enforcement tactics.
The statement went on to explain how Muhyiddin had requested for the state of emergency to be declared under Article 150 (2B) of the Federal Constitution concerning the proclamation of an emergency.
Article 150(2B) of the Federal Constitution spells out the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to declare a state of emergency if he is satisfied that certain circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take such immediate action, and to subsequently announce his decision.
Earlier today, Al-Sultan Abdullah had met with the Sultans of Johor, Perak, Kedah, Terengganu, Negri Sembilan, Perlis and Selangor for almost three hours to discuss the proposal set forward by the government seeking for the emergency be declared.
Ahmad Fadil’s statement today also included a warning from the Agong directed at politicians looking to unsettle the country’s administration.
“However, His Royal Highness wishes to remind all politicians to stop all forms of ‘politicking’ that can upset the stability of the country’s government.
“Al-Sultan Abdullah also feels that there is no need for any Member of Parliament to continue with their irresponsible actions that can ultimately unsettle the stability of the existing government,” read the statement.
The Agong also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Budget 2021 that is set to be tabled in Parliament next month, saying the funds that are to be allocated would be imperative to heal the country’s economy, while ensuring sufficient funds for frontliners to continue carrying out their duties.
Al-Sultan Abdullah also expressed his concerns of the recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, and expressed his confidence in the people of Malaysia uniting and banding together, like they have done before, to combat the third wave of infections.
“In relation to that, His Royal Highness calls upon all the rakyat, regardless of their backgrounds and especially their political understandings, to set aside all differences and quarrels and remain united in playing our roles to help the government and authorities contain the Covid-19 infection for our safety and the prosperity of our beloved country,” he wrote.
A statement by the Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the decision was made after the meeting today between the King and seven other Malay Rulers that took place at the Istana Negara this afternoon.
“Al-Sultan Abdullah is of the opinion that there is no need right now for His Royal Highness to declare a state of emergency for the country or any other parts of Malaysia,” read Ahmad Fadil’s statement.
The King had expressed his satisfaction with the current administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and is said to have faith in the government under Muhyiddin’s leadership to continue in the same vein and for them to implement the necessary policies and enforcement tactics.
The statement went on to explain how Muhyiddin had requested for the state of emergency to be declared under Article 150 (2B) of the Federal Constitution concerning the proclamation of an emergency.
Article 150(2B) of the Federal Constitution spells out the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to declare a state of emergency if he is satisfied that certain circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take such immediate action, and to subsequently announce his decision.
Earlier today, Al-Sultan Abdullah had met with the Sultans of Johor, Perak, Kedah, Terengganu, Negri Sembilan, Perlis and Selangor for almost three hours to discuss the proposal set forward by the government seeking for the emergency be declared.
Ahmad Fadil’s statement today also included a warning from the Agong directed at politicians looking to unsettle the country’s administration.
“However, His Royal Highness wishes to remind all politicians to stop all forms of ‘politicking’ that can upset the stability of the country’s government.
“Al-Sultan Abdullah also feels that there is no need for any Member of Parliament to continue with their irresponsible actions that can ultimately unsettle the stability of the existing government,” read the statement.
The Agong also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Budget 2021 that is set to be tabled in Parliament next month, saying the funds that are to be allocated would be imperative to heal the country’s economy, while ensuring sufficient funds for frontliners to continue carrying out their duties.
Al-Sultan Abdullah also expressed his concerns of the recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, and expressed his confidence in the people of Malaysia uniting and banding together, like they have done before, to combat the third wave of infections.
“In relation to that, His Royal Highness calls upon all the rakyat, regardless of their backgrounds and especially their political understandings, to set aside all differences and quarrels and remain united in playing our roles to help the government and authorities contain the Covid-19 infection for our safety and the prosperity of our beloved country,” he wrote.
one must protect his servant regardless how stupid n incompetent tis servant is, ini understood.
ReplyDeletethats y some say democracy at least give people chance to kick out stupid, if dictatorship under emergency, the people might hv stick to this stupid his lifetime, for eg, look at ccp.
For example, look at you, the real STUPID here, hehe. Walaupun kita kick you as hard as we can, even kick you in the groin, yang you belum potong tu, you just simply won't disappear, stick here for a lifetime, to our great sorrow, LOLOLOL
DeleteThat it is his opinion and he has the right to have one. But rule of law dictates otherwise. Everybody must adhere to the rule of law. If not then chaos will ensue. One of the Rukunegara tenets is rule of law. It is not just mere words. We are goverened by it. If not then it will be rule by law. Unless you are like pas people, they believe that our constitution is "taghut" whatever that means.
ReplyDeleteWakakakakakaka…
DeleteI have been wondering when those ketuanan freaks, zombies & blurred feudalistic melayu would awaken to this question of "taghut"!
Those moneyed ulamas would keep quiet. The ketuanan freaks would play tak tau. While the blurred feudalistic melayu just remain as usual - in the state of blurriness!
Monarchy is definitely "taghut" in the true teaching of Islam.
But the status of a nation these mfers would like to claim Islamic & yet work around a Islamic doctrine of ALL ummat r equal!
Indeed, in zombieic cult, "taghut" carries whatever that means to suit.