Put people's interests above personal gain, Sultan Nazrin tells office holders
KUALA KANGSAR: Those entrusted with public office must put the interests of the people above personal gain and demonstrate integrity, sincerity and nobility of character in carrying out their responsibilities, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
In a recent investiture ceremony marking Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah's 70th birthday, the Perak Sultan emphasized the importance of public officials putting the people's interests above their own personal gain. He stressed the need for integrity, sincerity, and nobility of character in fulfilling their responsibilities. The Sultan highlighted the close bond between the monarch and his subjects, with the ruler responsible for protecting the people, maintaining harmony, and providing care and protection to those in need.
In return, citizens must show loyalty, respect the law, and contribute to the common good. The Cura Si Manja Kini Sword and Keris Taming Sari, royal heirlooms from the Melaka Sultanate era, symbolize sovereignty, courage, loyalty, and responsibility. The Sultan explained that the sharpness of these weapons, their craftsmanship, and the wisdom they represent should guide those in authority to distinguish right from wrong, stand firm in justice, and uphold honesty and justice.
He also urged the younger generation to appreciate their historical roots and the values that define their humanity, as rapid progress in technology and society should not erode these core principles.
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