PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Cabinet ministers today prayed for the well-being of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said they also prayed for His Majesty’s good health and safe medical treatment abroad.
"His Majesty has left for medical treatment abroad and we are following the progress," he told a press conference here.
Asked about the royal authority during His Majesty’s absence, Fahmi said the government would refer to the Federal Constitution.
"We will adhere to the Federal Constitution, which outlines the timeframe and mechanisms. So, we will follow what is stipulated in the constitution," he said.
In a statement posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, Istana Negara confirmed that the matter has been communicated to the Conference of Rulers and the federal government.
The statement also urged the people to pray for His Majesty’s swift recovery and continued good health.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said that during the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed the outcomes of the recent state and official visits involving Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Fahmi said that apart from the signing of several memoranda of understanding and strengthening bilateral ties, these visits also opened up business and investment opportunities between Malaysia and the two countries.
He also announced that Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would undertake an official visit to Malaysia next week, with an official welcoming ceremony scheduled for Tuesday.
-- BERNAMA
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