INTERVIEW | A ruler who does not meddle with the government administration and knows his position and role will be respected by the people, says Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Yusof.

Without naming any names, Redzuan said those who have questioned the current Pakatan Harapan administration should study the Federal Constitution.

"A respected king is the one who is with the people," he said.

"If he wants to be accepted and respected by the people, he must sit there on the throne as a king, no need to interfere with the country's administration.

Redzuan was speaking to reporters during an interview held in Kuala Lumpur today in conjunction with Harapan's first year in power.

He added that the "young man" who did not agree with the Harapan administration needs to "study the book" again.

When asked who this "young man" is, Redzuan declined to provide a name, saying, "I only mentioned it generally. I think everyone knows."

The controversy between Putrajaya and royalty – most notably between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the Johor palace – heated up after the prime minister said the constitutions of Johor and Terengganu were "nullified" following the formation of the Federation of Malaya.

Following this, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said the prime minister should be changed.

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