KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 5 – The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, has called on the people to stop excessive politicking over the status and eminence of the Malay Rulers, Islam, the Malay language, the special position of the Malays and legitimate interests of other communities as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
He said the interest of the people who elected the government should be given priority, and the country’s peace and harmony should not be sacrificed in the name of power struggle among certain leaders and groups.
“If there are mistakes and derailment in the implementation of certain policies, what needs rectification is the implementation mechanism. The core policies, which form the foundation of this independent country, should not be touched, tested or challenged at all.
“It is feared that such actions, if not stopped, will hurt the feelings and emotions of the Malays,” he said at the handing over of a memorandum by Gabungan Melayu Perak (GMP) at the Istana Iskandariah here today.
Also present were the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Raja Di Hilir Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa.
Sultan Azlan said any amendment to the constitution pertaining to the Malay Rulers and their jurisdictions over Islam, the national language, the position of the Malays and bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak should first have the consent of the Rulers.
He said that the Malay Rulers understood that the Federal Constitution also recognised and safeguarded the interests of the various races, religions, languages and cultures.
“The understanding and agreement which are enshrined in the social contract have enabled the country to achieve success, progress, harmony and stability,” he said.
About 2,000 representatives of Malay non-governmental organisations, silat and arts associations throughout the state, headed by GMP chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hilmi Ismail, participated in a peaceful march from the Ubudiah Mosque to the palace to hand over the memorandum.
Mohd Hilmi said the memorandum, among other things, expressed gratitude for the special statement issued by the Malay Rulers last month which touched on issues related to the Malay Rulers, Islam, Malay language, the special privileges of the Malays and the interests of other communities. – Bernama
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The thought of disrespecting the Malay Rulers, Islam, the Malay language, the special position of the Malays has never entered the majority of the ordinary non-Malay minds. To us it seems part of our normal Malaysian lives. I do not see asking for a small slice of the pie for their children's education and jobs, and allowed to be proud Malaysians as questioning the Malay rights nor aggression - do you hear the anguish and frustration of these parents? Do you see any non-Malays going around to petition against this to the Rulers?
But here we have a "peaceful march of 2000 from the Ubudiah Mosque to the palace to hand over the memorandum.
Mohd Hilmi said the memorandum, among other things, expressed gratitude for the special statement issued by the Malay Rulers last month which touched on issues related to the Malay Rulers, Islam, Malay language, the special privileges of the Malays and the interests of other communities. – Bernama"
OK, very good, but can you send a "thank you" card instead? You are again bringing up the subject sub-consciously through the wonderful march and media. We have already moved on in life.
When the Indians (miserable number of 10) gave a peaceful petition for the release of the ISA detainees to Badawi, they were arrested - Here again, you are shooting yourselves in the foot becos the term "double-standards" is going to come out.
I give up with this country! I am going for a friendly game of golf with my Malay pals!
As a Malaysian Indian, I would agree that Social Contract may still be relevant but only if relevant parties adhere to principles and practise what they preach.
At the moment that is not the case. With rights comes responsibility.
Everyone should strive to uphold the priciple agreed upon wihout being suspicious with each other. Honesty and not greed should be the key here.
And relationship between races should start from the young which means they should all go to one school so that they can understand each other better, get comfortable, know each other's beliefs and culture.
This would also mean only one school for all malaysia, national school (not malay school). I for one when to a national school and benefitted tremendously. What I gained can be never experienced by those who went to a vernacular school.
Are education groups, parents and politicans agree to this??
Regards
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