On the second day, a number of senior politicians are scheduled to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at the Istana Negara.
Yesterday, the Agong met with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin as part of a weekly pre-cabinet meeting before then holding audiences with opposition leaders Anwar Ibrahim, Lim Guan Eng and Mohamad Sabu.
It is understood that the Covid-19 pandemic situation and the ending of the emergency are among the issues expected to be discussed at the meetings.
Malaysiakini reports from the ground.
Mahathir proposed NOC idea to King
4.30pm: Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he proposed the idea of establishing a National Operations Council (NOC) during his audience with the Agong earlier today.
He reveals so during an online press conference about the meeting.
The former prime minister opines that such a council - known in Malay as Majlis Gerakan Negara (Mageran) - would be able to address the present political instability.
He offers to serve on such a council if it is established but is sceptical about his chances.
Warisan leader exits the palace
4.20pm: A grey Range Rover belonging to Warisan president Shafie Apdal leaves the palace.
The car drives off accompanied by two police outriders.
He does not stop to address the media.
Shafie spent about an hour in the Istana.
Tuan Ibrahim: Covid-19, emergency and Parliament were discussed
3.45pm: Following his audience with the Agong this morning, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says they had discussed “Covid-19 issues, the emergency and Parliament sitting”.
In a statement on Facebook, Tuan Man says he represented the Islamist party on behalf of president Abdul Hadi Awang, who is hospitalised at the National Heart Institute.
“His Majesty was very open and friendly during the discussion but he was serious when talking about issues on Covid-19 cases that are happening.
“PAS is part of the government and will continue to support the (government’s) stance in handling the Covid-19 pandemic,” he says, thanking the Agong for his time.
Shafie's turn for audience with Agong
3.15pm: An aide to Warisan president Shafie Apdal says he has arrived for his audience with the Agong.
The Semporna MP appears to have entered the palace unnoticed by the media.
The former Sabah chief minister’s opposition party has eight MPs.
Pejuang chairperson to hold presser at 4.15pm
3pm: Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad leaves the palace an hour after he arrived.
He waves from his Proton X70 but does not stop to speak to the media.
Mahathir is escorted by two police outriders.
The Pejuang pro-tem chairperson is scheduled to hold a press conference about his meeting with the Agong via video conferencing platform Zoom at 4.15pm.
Dr M enters Istana Negara
1.59pm: Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrives at the Istana Negara entrance in a grey Proton X70.
He is observed wearing a suit and a black songkok.
Mahathir is the pro-tem chairperson of Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang), which has yet to obtain a registration from the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
Pejuang has four MPs - Mahathir, Mukhriz Mahathir (Jerlun), Amiruddin Hamzah (Kubang Pasu) and Shahruddin Md Salleh (Sri Gading).
Wee leaves palace
12.51pm: MCA president Wee Ka Siong leaves the palace and does not stop to speak with the media.
Two other party leaders are expected to meet the king today, namely Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) pro-tem chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Warisan president Shafie Apdal.
MCA chief second to meet king today
11.54am: MCA president Wee Ka Siong becomes the second political party leader of the day to arrive at the Istana Negara.
Riding in a white Toyota Vellfire, the transport minister enters through Gate 2 of the palace for his audience with the king.
Wee is also the first BN component party representative to meet the Agong who has thus far met with leaders from PKR, DAP, Amanah and PAS.
Tuan Ibrahim leaves Istana Negara
11.35am: PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's car is seen exiting Istana Negara after more than an hour inside.
The vehicle does not stop for the media and leaves the location promptly.
Media personnel are eventually allowed to wait by the palace gates but are reminded to observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) including maintaining social distancing.
The palace also provides food for the media representatives.
PAS deputy president arrives
10.20am: PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man arrives at the Istana Negara for his audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Members of the media are not permitted to wait near the main gate of the palace, but are observing from a distance.
A black Toyota Vellfire vehicle belonging to Tuan Ibrahim is seen entering through Gate 2 of the palace.
The environment and water minister is confirmed by his officials to be present at the palace to meet the king.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is believed to be hospitalised at the National Heart Institute.
It is understood that former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad as leader of the still unregistered Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) and Warisan president Shafie Apdal will be meeting with the king in the afternoon.
Yesterday, the Agong held his first day of meetings with top political leaders in the country.
With the exception of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who already holds a scheduled meeting with the ruler every Wednesday before a cabinet meeting, the others were with opposition leaders.
They included top Pakatan Harapan leaders comprising opposition head Anwar Ibrahim, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu.
They all met the ruler separately for about an hour each.
When the opposition leaders left Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur throughout the day, they kept their cards close to their chests.
The narrative for the public was simple: The discussions were on combating Covid-19, the lifting of the emergency and reconvening Parliament.
It was also announced that the leaders of GPS will meet the Agong via video call next Monday (June 14).
This was confirmed by Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg's office. Abang Johari is also the GPS chairperson.
GPS is a Sarawak-based coalition comprising PBB, PRS, PDP and SUPP. - Mkini
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