[UPDATED] Govt won’t allow mockery of monarchy: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR – The government will not compromise or allow the monarchy to be mocked and threatened in the name of freedom in this country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

As such, he said the government would defend the monarchy system by ensuring that appropriate action is taken against any party that attempts to threaten the institution and the supremacy of the constitution.

Citing a Malay saying “biar patah dayung di tangan, dengan jari ku kayuh jua”, or loosely translated, ‘to do something by any means that are necessary’, he said the king is a pillar of the system, and for that, the royal institution must remain and be strongly preserved.

He said this in his congratulatory speech at the investiture ceremony of federal awards and honours held in conjunction with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s birthday celebration today.

Meanwhile, Anwar said the unity government, which owes its birth to His Majesty’s wisdom, has succeeded in achieving unity and forging a consensus, thereby creating a stable political environment.

He said that this has led to the country’s economic growth, increased confidence from domestic and foreign investors, and made way for sustainable and proper governance to ensure the people’s comfort and wellbeing.

Therefore, he said, the unity government is committed to working diligently to drive growth and defend justice and human virtues with the determination and spirit of developing Malaysia Madani.

The prime minister in his speech also expressed his heartfelt salutations and congratulations on behalf of the cabinet and the Malaysian public on His Majesty’s official birthday.

“May the Almighty continue to bless His Majesty, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah and the royal family with afiyah and grant them good health and happiness,” he said. – Bernama, June 5, 2023