Malaysia’s King Warns Against Threatening Stability Under Anwar
- New king discourages politicking in speech to parliament
- Urges lawmakers to narrow deficit, reform policy on subsidies
King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar.Photographer: Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
By Anisah Shukry and Kok Leong Chan
February 26, 2024 at 11:57 AM GMT+8
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar said he would not entertain any request that may undermine the country’s political stability, in a boost to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.
“Anyone seeking to play politics should wait for the next general elections,” Sultan Ibrahim said in his first address to the parliament at the opening of the 2024 session in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
“All parties must accept the prevailing order and respect the unity government that has been formed,” he said. The country’s next general election isn’t due until 2028.
Have a confidential tip for our reporters? Get in Touch
Before it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg Terminal