The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said the handling of sensitive issues by the authorities must be carried out with prudence and with full consideration of all relevant aspects.
(Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has decreed that any elements that threaten the unity of the people must be eradicated without compromise.
In his Aidilfitri 2026 message shared today via the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the king reiterated the advice he had given in last year’s address, which now appears to have been forgotten or ignored by the public.
“It is not merely a matter of legal action or discussions among community leaders when concerns and warnings arise, but also the practice of civility in daily life among the people.
It must be nurtured and constantly reinforced from time to time,” Sultan Ibrahim said.
The king reminded Malaysians not to forget the five principles of the Rukun Negara, which also include the principle of “Courtesy and Morality”.
“Where have we fallen short in educating the people about these basic values of manners, that some have become so toxic and ill-mannered in their views and behaviour that they create tension within society?” the king said.
Sultan Ibrahim recalled several incidents, including the issue of socks bearing the word “Allah”, the national flag being flown upside down, the desecration of the Quran, uncivilised behaviour in mosques, as well as....
