Anwar: King told politicians to unite against Covid-19, forge 'new politics'

 

The Yang di Pertuan Agong has urged politicians to unite against Covid-19 and forge "new politics", said PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

Speaking after a meeting between the king and leaders from political parties, Anwar (above) said all those in attendance also had a consensus to stop "old politics".

"The Agong started his decree with words of advice and a reminder that the country is facing a political and constitutional crisis, and that there was a need to unite to face Covid-19 and (heal) the economy.

"The Agong also spoke about constitutional provisions to find a prime minister who has majority support of MPs, but politics has to change," he added.

Elaborating on this, Anwar said the "victors" should not act as those before them and oppress the "losers".

He was among several leaders who had an audience with Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Others present were Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainuddin, and representatives from GPS and Warisan.

Also present was Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is the Deputy Yang di Pertuan Agong.

The meeting came a day after Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin resigned as prime minister after losing majority support from MPs. - Mkini