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Don't sacrifice unity for narrow political goals, warn rulers
Published:  Oct 6, 2015 7:24 PM
Updated: Oct 7, 2015 12:29 AM

The Conference of Rulers has reminded politicians and NGOs not to stoke racial and religious tension to garner support.

The sultans stressed that religious and racial harmony serves as the foundation of the nation's stability.

Therefore, they decreed that unity must be safeguarded at all times and not be compromised for narrow political aims.

"The rulers have a responsibility to ensure that peace and prosperity in the nation continue in a stable political environment and the people live in harmony," reads a statement released by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, Bernama reported,

Over the last few weeks, the nation has witnessed a series of racial issues, which erupted after the 34-hour Bersih 4 rally on Aug 29-30.

This followed Chinese participants at Bersih 4 being photographed stomping on images of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

On Sept 16, a counter-rally organised to uphold Malay dignity saw some participants carrying provocative banners and hurling racial slurs.

'Infamous 'slap remark'

Though Umno distanced itself from the protest, several party leaders were present while Najib also expressed support for the gathering.

This strained ties between MCA and Umno when the Pasir Gudang MCA Youth division severed its relationship with the prime minister for endorsing the rally.

Last week, Umno supreme council member Tajuddin Abdul Rahman ignited another uproar with his infamous 'slap' remark.

This was in response to China ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang visiting Petaling Street on the eve of a pro-Malay rally.

Tajuddin said he would 'slap' Chinese Malaysians if they took their grouses outside the country and told them not to dream of a 'godfather' from China coming to their aid.

MCA repeatedly demanded an apology, but the Umno leader consistently refused, insisting that he had done nothing wrong.

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