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Royal institution fails if it can be changed indiscriminately - PM
The royal institution will fail if rulers can be “changed by the month” and decisions are not made in accordance with the law and Constitution, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said political interference that was not in line with the wishes of certain quarters had resulted in instability within the institution.
“In Negeri Sembilan, those who make...
The royal institution will fail if rulers can be “changed by the month” and decisions are not made in accordance with the law and Constitution, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said political interference that was not in line with the wishes of certain quarters had resulted in instability within the institution.
“In Negeri Sembilan, those who make a lot of noise about the Malay rulers, Malay rulers, Malay rulers, but when a decision does not go their way, they want to remove that Malay ruler... I cannot accept this. We follow the Constitution and law.
“If we can change this ruler from month to month, the royal system will fail. That is why the king understands that the existing ruler is legitimate. This means following the process as provided for in the Constitution and the law.
“It appears less stable because there are politicians who want to turn it into an issue. They want the ruler to follow them. The ruler must follow the Constitution. The ruler should not follow politicians, otherwise the state will be ruined,” he said when speaking at the opening ceremony of the 41st Malaysian Chinese Cultural Festival at Kota Syahbandar in Malacca last night.
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Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim and Malacca state secretary Salhah Salleh were also present.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers, in a previous statement, said the proclamation concerning the position of Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, dated April 19, was invalid as it did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Article 10 of the state constitution.
The AGC also said that Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim and the state exco had no unilateral power to terminate or vacate the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
Meanwhile, the Negeri Sembilan Council of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Ruling Chiefs (Dewan Keadilan dan Undang; DKU) once again affirmed that Tuanku Muhriz remains the legitimate ruler of Negeri Sembilan and DKU chairperson.
- Bernama
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Instead of just talking, guide the NS govt on following the constitution and resolve this issue, if he can. If he can’t he’ll just be talking.
How come the Chief Minister wasn't present to accompany the Prime Minister? This was an official state function. Regardless, even if it's nor, the fact that the PM of the country visits your state, You should have accorded him due respect by being in attendance and welcoming him. No doubt the CM is from UMNO but that shouldn't matter. Leave politics aside and greet your country's leader.
PM has stated federal government stand clearly and on this issue he is decisive.He was also right that politicians got involved in the dispute which is not good for the institution of royalty.The constitution and laws must be respected by all.Politicians should not be allowed to make a mockery of the royal institution.
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