Media practitioners on duty outside the Istana Negara following the recent political turmoil have been getting all sorts of gifts lately.

First, they were treated with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) by the King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah.

24 Februari 2020 - Semua Pengamal Media Yang Bertugas Membuat Liputan Berkenan Situasi Politik Negara Di Pintu 2 & 3 Istana Negara Mendapat Sumbangan Makanan Daripada Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Menjunjung Kasih Tuanku #lagilagiboom

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Then, the King also distributed McDonald's to members of the press.

KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong berkenan bercemar duli mengurniakan santapan ringan McDonald’s kepada para petugas media yang sedang membuat liputan di Istana Negara. Menjunjung kasih, Tuanku. #houseofpahang #pahang #agongkita #ourking #istananegara Credits: @houseofpahang

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Following that, it was like Christmas in February!

The treats keep on coming

Among the items offered to the journos include:

Cool drinks from a Milo truck


Masala Wheels with a selection of Indian food

ROW, ROW, ROW, YOUR TRUCK, Gently Down The Palace. Eh eh sorry we're not ferrying anyone, just hot #masalatea. Thank you for supporting with us, as a social enterprise, we continue to bring smiles to those in need! 150 servings in less than ONE hour for our media team, bringing you live coverage from @istana_negara. ?

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Ice cream

Thank you so much @tunetalk for ordering Aiskrim Ikat. . It was our pleasure to accomodate your order although it was kinda at the last minute. . Wonderful touch by @tunetalk to gift those waiting in the scorching sun with @aiskrimikat. Very thoughtful of them. . @tunetalk More than just a prepaid.

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Power banks by Xiaomi


And an array of other goodies

'Hadiah dari istana' ✨

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Chocolates and exercise today

Today, the groups of journalists who have been waiting for hours outside the palace gates for updates were treated to chocolates which were handed out by our interim Prime Minister's wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.



Earlier in the morning, a fitness company also allegedly dropped by to conduct a short exercise session.

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More than a media circus, it seems like it's turning into an actual circus out there.

Please be patient media friends. Thank you for all the hardwork that you're doing.