In a statement, Istana Negara said Anwar would be sworn in as the country's 10th Prime Minister at 5pm on Thursday (Nov 24).
"After refining the views of the Malay rulers, His Majesty has given consent to appoint Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (the Tambun MP) as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia in accordance with His Majesty's authority as provided under Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2) (a) of the Federal Constitution," said Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin.
Ahmad Fadil said the King reminds all Dewan Rakyat members to work together for the future of our beloved nation.
The King said the nation is an inheritance, which has been entrusted to the leaders, who need to protect it for the younger generation.