Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had not taken a salary since Covid-19 hit the country.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the King empathised with the economic hardship faced by the people.

I want to inform you that Tuanku Agong has refused a salary since Covid-19, earlier than me. Your Majesty has not drawn any salary from the government since Covid-19.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the King not drawing a salary.

Anwar made the remark during a press conference after recently chairing a Cabinet meeting in Putrajaya.

Previously, Anwar had taken a stance not to receive a salary for the post of prime minister as a way to restore people’s confidence, especially in the unity government he led.

Anwar was sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24 November.
.
The Cabinet also agreed to carry out a salary cut of 20 per cent every month to show solidarity with the people’s hardships, notably rising prices.

Previously, the King had also taken a pay cut and other austerity measures.

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.