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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cHis Majesty also expressed appreciation to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his Cabinet for their contribution in administering the country under Perikatan Nasional since March 1, 2020, especially in fighting COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d he said in a statement today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Sultan Abdullah had earlier granted an audience to Muhyiddin at Istana Negara at 12.30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from Muhyiddin, the King also granted audiences to Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun and Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh at 11 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmad Fadil said as the Head of State, Al-Sultan Abdullah understood and respected the country\u2019s legislation system and processes and that any decision made by Muhyiddin was based on the Supremacy of the Constitution and rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the King had also received information from the EC chairman that as of Aug 10, a total of 484 or 79 percent out of the\u00a0613 state constituencies in the country\u00a0were COVID-19 red zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Sultan Abdullah had also taken note that all health facilities in the country were at a worrying stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHence, the King is in the opinion that having the 15th General Election right now is not the best option for the people\u2019s safety and wellbeing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmad Fadil said His Majesty also expressed hope that the endless political turmoil which had disrupted the government administration could be put to an end for the wellbeing of the people and the country\u2019s economy which had been badly affected by COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis Majesty also called on the people to remain calm and join him to pray for the country to always be protected against calamities and for the COVID-19 to be controlled and put to an end immediately,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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