GE14 | The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong looks forward to working with Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who will be sworn in as the country's seventh prime minister tonight.
In a statement, Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ab Aziz, Istana Negara's Comptroller, also denied allegations that the king had delayed Mahathir's appointment.
Wan Ahmad confirmed that the palace had received a letter from Pakatan Harapan component parties, at 1.38pm today, endorsing Mahathir as the prime minister-designate.
"His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V after verifying the documents, met with Dr Wan Azizah (Wan Ismail), Muhyuddin Yassin, Lim Guan Eng and Mohamad Sabu, at 5pm at Istana Negara.
"His Majesty after having interviewed them and listened to their views, decided to invite Dr Mahathir to form the next federal government pursuant to Article 43 (2a) of the Federal Constitution. His Majesty then consented to swear Dr Mahathir in as prime minister at 9.30pm today," said Wan Ahmad.
On the allegations that the royal household was delaying Mahathir's appointment, Wan Ahmad said the king has faithfully carried out his duties and functions in accordance with the constitution, in appointing Mahathir.
"His Majesty, the king, strongly supports and respects the democratic process and the wishes of his subjects.
"His Majesty looks forward to working with Dr Mahathir and his administration for the betterment of our nation and all its people," he said.
Social media is abuzz with conspiracy theories about the delay in declaring Mahathir as PM, despite Harapan's victory having being announced much earlier today. -Mkini
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