
In his address at the opening of the first meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament today, Sultan Abdullah noted that the spirit of goodwill and respect among races is the basis of the country’s stability.
“Harmony, through the idea of unity based on the principles of the Federal Constitution, should be our main agenda for the sake of our beloved country,” he said.
“The agenda of unity in the cultural context also needs to be focused through the implementation of programmes oriented to the unity of the country’s multiracial communities.
“This is also in accordance with the teachings of Islam, which invites its people to practise patience and tolerance, and to avoid extremism, which can destroy our racial harmony.”
Sultan Abdullah said that 66 years after independence, the public should be mature enough to make its unique differences the main flavour in the formation of a Malaysian race (Bangsa Malaysia) that loves and respects each other, is tolerant, and united.
“If diversity and politics continue to be a cause for controversy and division, I am concerned that we will not be able to achieve peace and progress forever,” he said.
Urging the MPs to set aside “narrow political agendas”, the King also called for greater political stability as the country progresses to a “glorious new Malaysian era”.
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