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Malaysia's king held routine meeting with PM, palace says amid election speculation

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri arrives at the National Palace for a meeting with the king, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah held a routine meeting with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday to discuss government related matters, the palace said in a statement.

The statement comes after Ismail said he may discuss holding early elections with the king.

The convoy with Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri leaves the National Palace after a meeting with the king, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

(Reporting by Kuala Lumpur newsroom; Editing by Martin Petty)

Malaysian Royal Guard members stand guard outside the National Palace ahead of Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri's audience with the king in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
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