KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said that any individual who rejects the principles of the Rukun Negara is not worthy of being regarded as a Malaysian citizen.
His Majesty said the Rukun Negara, introduced on Aug 31, 1970, is a national pledge and commitment by all Malaysians to restore unity and strengthen social harmony among the country’s diverse communities.
“Therefore, I urge all parties to uphold every principle of the Rukun Negara and to practise it as a guiding framework in daily life as Malaysians.
“Any Malaysian who refuses to adhere to the principles of the Rukun Negara, I advise, the person is not worthy of being called a Malaysian citizen,” said Sultan Ibrahim.
The King was speaking at the investiture ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration at Istana Negara today.
Also in attendance was Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia. – BERNAMA
