Malaysia King Urges Lawmakers to Back Budget Vote in Boost to PM

Monarch grows more powerful as politicians continue to bicker
Malaysia set to announce 2021 budget in parliament on Nov. 6

Muhyiddin Yassin
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By Anisah Shukry and Philip Heijmans

October 28, 2020 at 6:28 AM UTC

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October 28, 2020 at 7:47 AM UTC

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Malaysia’s king called on all lawmakers to support the government’s 2021 budget, in a move that could lend some stability to embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership ahead of a key parliament vote.