Khairuddin Abu Hassan, a member of the opposition's committee lobbying for an end to the state of emergency, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has finally agreed to a meeting.

However, he said the meeting will be with the leaders of all political parties and not only with the opposition.

The opposition committee had been working to secure a meeting with the ruler to make their case to end the emergency.

Istana Negara had since April indicated a willingness to meet but no date was fixed.

Representatives from PKR, Amanah, Muda and Pejuang told Malaysiakini they have yet to receive any formal invitation.

However, government sources who spoke to Malaysiakini said...