KUALA KANGSAR: The issues concerning religion, royalty and race (3R) that are currently being sensationalised and politicised can affect the country’s stability, development efforts and the economy if left unchecked, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Sultan Nazrin said preventive efforts to avoid the matter from escalating must be initiated with firm actions.
“Dewan Negara members and Orang Besar Jajahan (territorial chiefs) must play a proactive role in assisting preventive and containment efforts.
“Orang Besar Jajahan, in particular, should work closely with mosque committees and officials, hold meetings and discussions in their territories, (and) move towards uniting the people,” Sultan Nazrin said at the 172nd Perak Dewan Negara Meeting at Istana Iskandariah, Saturday.
Sultan Nazrin said the occurrence of sensationalised issues concerning religion, royalty and race should be promptly brought to his attention for advice and reported to the authorities and legislative bodies, if necessary.
Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin said schools play a crucial role in instilling unity and loyalty to the monarch and the country.
“Tonight, myself and Raja Permaisuri, with Raja Muda and Raja Dihilir will attend the event highlight for the Menyemai Semangat Kesetiaan kepada Raja dan Negara (instilling loyalty to the monarch and the country) programme, jointly organised by Dewan Negara Perak and the State Education Department, funded and supported by my government.
“The programme has received a positive response from students. Orang-orang Besar must work closely with educators and make time to attend co-curriculum events in schools, aiding in the effort to instil loyalty to the king and country as well as supporting initiatives to foster racial unity,” His Highness said.
