Malaysia’s king urges MPs to support budget to offset effects of coronavirus pandemic


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King Al-Sultan Abdullah said next year’s budget is vital in helping the public manage the effects of the coronavirus and restore the economy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is under pressure from other members of his coalition after failed attempt to secure royal assent to declare emergency rule Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is under pressure from other members of his coalition after failed attempt to secure royal assent to declare emergency rule. Malaysia’s king urged federal lawmakers on Wednesday to give their full support to the 2021 budget to be unveiled next week, as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin grapples with the...