During his inaugural address to the Dewan Rakyat for the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, reminded all parties to accept the reality and respect the unity government formed after the 15th general election. 'I would like to emphasise that I will not entertain any request from any party that may compromise the political stability of the country. Anyone seeking to play politics should wait for the next general election.'

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, called on all Members of Parliament to refrain from causing political instability, emphatically stating that he would not entertain any parties attempting to threaten the nation's political stability.

During his inaugural address to the Dewan Rakyat for the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday, His Majesty reminded all parties to accept the reality and respect the unity government formed after the 15th general election.

“I would like to emphasise that I will not entertain any request from any party that may compromise the political stability of the country. Anyone seeking to play politics should wait for the next general election,” Sultan Ibrahim said.

The king also stated that the well-being of more than 33 million Malaysians is his utmost priority, and he hopes that all MPs will focus their efforts on safeguarding the people.

"The success or failure of the country does not solely rest on the shoulders of the prime minister, but on all 222 MPs elected by the rakyat," Sultan Ibrahim said.

Last month, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor claimed that the opposition had gathered sufficient statutory declarations to overthrow Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahm's administration.

However, leaders of the coalition forming the government, including Anwar, dismissed such claims, with the prime minister challenging the opposition to bring a motion of no confidence to the Dewan Rakyat.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also emphasised that he had not received any motion of no confidence against the prime minister for the Dewan Rakyat’s first session this year.

King warns against uncouth behaviour in Parliament

Meanwhile, Sultan Ibrahim also warned against any inappropriate conduct or disrespectful behaviour towards other MPs in parliamentary sittings, urging MPs to maintain good manners and set a positive example during the session.

His Majesty reminded that the Dewan Rakyat is the place where laws are enacted, and MPs are the legislators, so it would be inconceivable if the legislators themselves do not comply with the rules they have made.

Sultan Ibrahim added that he felt embarrassed to enter the Dewan Rakyat having observed such behaviour from certain MPs in the past.

"Thus, I give the [Dewan Rakyat] speaker the green light to take stern action on MPs who go over the line. He may impose a 14-day ban if some are still stubborn,” he said.

This marks the first time His Majesty has opened a Parliament session since being sworn in as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in January.

Earlier, His Majesty arrived at Parliament Square at 10am, and was welcomed by the Dewan Rakyat speaker and Dewan Negara President Datuk Mutang Tagal.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and the two deputy prime ministers, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, were also present at the event.