KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Malaysians should await announcements about the government from the Yang diPertuan Agong and refrain from speculation, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said.

Hamid was speaking to reporters outside the Istana Negara after an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

The federal police chief assured Malaysians that the country was not at any risk of upheaval.

"I urge all not to speculate on the current situation," he said.

"The democratic process is ongoing well and, inshallah, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will announce his decision soon. I urge patience from all, from the leaders of political parties, party supporters and the public."

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