In his final parliamentary address, the ruler said he never intended to interfere in the country’s political affairs but was forced to intervene.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian king told lawmakers on Monday that the political turmoil faced by the country over the last four years could have been avoided if politicians were willing to set aside their differences and unite for the sake of the country.
“On January 31, 2019, I took a solemn oath and pledged to faithfully and justly govern Malaysia according to the laws and the Federal Constitution. I am only fulfilling the entrusted duty and promise, and I had no intention to interfere in the country's political affairs or manipulate the political landscape,” said the king.
The king was referring to the resignation of Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 2020 following the political maneuver known as the Sheraton Move, which led to the fall of the Pakatan Harapan government. Following GE15, which produced a hung parliament, the king appointed PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister. Mr Anwar is leading a unity government that comprises of PH, BN, Gabungan Parti Sarawak as well as Gabungan Rakyat Sabah .
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