Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil have extended birthday greetings to Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on his 67th birthday, offering prayers for his continued health and reign.
The Johor royal house has emerged as a stabilising institutional force in Malaysian politics, engaging constructively with political leaders from different parties to strengthen national cohesion and bridge ideological divides.
Pakatan Harapan has committed to upholding the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the Menteri Besar, shifting focus to policy rather than candidacy ahead of state elections.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has cautioned political and institutional leaders against making rash, emotion-driven decisions, stressing instead that national advancement depends on mutual respect and social cohesion.