Sultan Nazrin warns those pushing extreme racial, religious views
Sultan Nazrin Shah says action must be taken to stop activities by any party, whether through speech or actions, that poison minds and fan negative emotions. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has warned those who propagate extreme views on ethnicity and religion that firm action will be taken against them.
He said extreme views which incite hatred and potentially provoke hostility among citizens must be stopped.
“Firm and immediate action must be taken to stop activities by any party, whether through speech or actions, that poison minds and fan negative emotions of people by exploiting differences in ethnicity and religion,” Bernama quoted him as saying when officially opening the 15th Perak state legislative assembly.
He noted that the state’s population stands at 2.5 million, comprising 61.5% Malays and Bumiputera, 26.7% Chinese, and 11.3% Indians, all of whom observe various religious beliefs, inherit diverse cultures, and are proficient in multiple languages.
Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin also said the state government was committed to ensure a stable political environment as it was essential for economic recovery and development.
“The people require efficient economic governance to enable the resumption of economic activity. They desire a government that is capable and energetic in administering the state’s affairs, skillful and wise in managing state resources, preventing pilferage and avoiding waste.
“The people want a transparent and trustworthy government, free from corruption and breach of trust,” he added.
Sultan Nazrin said the state government needs to listen and understand the concerns facing the population, such as unemployment, high cost of living, food insecurity, environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, and housing, as well as quality public relations and digital communication.
As such, he said it was important for the state to work with the federal government to implement strategic measures that create a favourable investment climate, increase employment opportunities, address the cost of living, ensure food security, and improve social facilities and services.
“Given the uncertain global economic environment and the high debt burden, state spending will be channelled to prioritised initiatives that provide direct benefits to the people, and strict thrift measures to reduce wasteful spending will be enforced.
“Our government will fully consider the key message from GE15, which is the rejection of corrupt practices, financial leakage, abuse of power, and breach of trust,” he said.
PETALING JAYA: Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has warned those who propagate extreme views on ethnicity and religion that firm action will be taken against them.
He said extreme views which incite hatred and potentially provoke hostility among citizens must be stopped.
“Firm and immediate action must be taken to stop activities by any party, whether through speech or actions, that poison minds and fan negative emotions of people by exploiting differences in ethnicity and religion,” Bernama quoted him as saying when officially opening the 15th Perak state legislative assembly.
He noted that the state’s population stands at 2.5 million, comprising 61.5% Malays and Bumiputera, 26.7% Chinese, and 11.3% Indians, all of whom observe various religious beliefs, inherit diverse cultures, and are proficient in multiple languages.
Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin also said the state government was committed to ensure a stable political environment as it was essential for economic recovery and development.
“The people require efficient economic governance to enable the resumption of economic activity. They desire a government that is capable and energetic in administering the state’s affairs, skillful and wise in managing state resources, preventing pilferage and avoiding waste.
“The people want a transparent and trustworthy government, free from corruption and breach of trust,” he added.
Sultan Nazrin said the state government needs to listen and understand the concerns facing the population, such as unemployment, high cost of living, food insecurity, environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, and housing, as well as quality public relations and digital communication.
As such, he said it was important for the state to work with the federal government to implement strategic measures that create a favourable investment climate, increase employment opportunities, address the cost of living, ensure food security, and improve social facilities and services.
“Given the uncertain global economic environment and the high debt burden, state spending will be channelled to prioritised initiatives that provide direct benefits to the people, and strict thrift measures to reduce wasteful spending will be enforced.
“Our government will fully consider the key message from GE15, which is the rejection of corrupt practices, financial leakage, abuse of power, and breach of trust,” he said.
At the end, such statements are just motherhood statements good for a soundbite.
ReplyDeleteThe ketuanan bigots will continue with their vitroil and get away with nary a tap on the knuckle.