GE15: Anwar will be sworn in today at 5pm as Malaysia's 10th PM
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Istana Negara announced in a statement that Anwar would be sworn in as Malaysia's tenth prime minister at 5 p.m. on Thursday (Nov 24).
According to the Star, "After refining the views of the Malay rulers, His Majesty has given consent to appoint Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (the Tambun MP) as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia in accordance with His Majesty's authority as provided under Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2) (a) of the Federal Constitution," said Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin.
The King stated that the nation is a legacy entrusted to the leaders responsible for safeguarding it for future generations.
Al-Sultan Abdullah urged the Prime Minister and the incoming cabinet to maintain their modesty.
The King also thanked the Malay rulers for their assistance in enabling him to fulfil his constitutional responsibilities and for their commitment to the swift formation of a stable government.
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