Agong interviewing all MPs in search of next PM | Kini News - 25 Feb

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will personally interview all MPs beginning today at Istana Negara. This is in line with Article 43(2)(a) which states that the Agong shall appoint a member of the Dewan Rakyat as the prime minister who "in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the House members". This was revealed by the comptroller of the royal family and household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin in a special briefing to the press.  Ahmad Fadil said that this was likely the first time the ruler has individually interviewed each MP.