Anwar: Ruler must follow Constitution, not political interests
MELAKA: Malay Rulers cannot be treated as positions that can be changed according to political interests, as their status is governed by the Constitution and laws, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Malay Rulers are not to be regarded as positions that can be altered based on political interests, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The status of these rulers is dictated by the Constitution and laws, he asserts. Anwar cautions against those who previously supported the Malay Rulers' institution now questioning or rejecting a ruler's position when the decision does not align with their interests.
In Negri Sembilan, individuals have been vehement about the Malay Rulers, but when a decision does not go their way, they seek to remove the ruler. Anwar insists that the institution cannot withstand such frequent changes. He emphasizes the necessity for the Federal Government to uphold the legitimacy of the current Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and insists that any process to alter the ruler must adhere to constitutional and legal guidelines.
The position of a ruler must be respected according to the stipulations of the Constitution and laws, including those concerning the legitimacy of an individual in the role. Anwar warns that turning the Malay Rulers' position into a political matter or attempting to sway rulers to act in favor of specific parties would lead to instability.
The reason for this instability is the presence of politicians eager to make the ruler's decisions subservient to their own desires. Anwar underscores that the ruler must adhere to the Constitution and not to politicians, lest the state is undermined.
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