SHAH ALAM, July 8 (Bernama) -- Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor Wednesday reminded all quarters especially elected representatives in the state not to view Malays rulers as mere symbols whose role were limited to just opening official events.
He said they had an important role to play especially in safeguarding Malay privileges, the status of Bahasa Malaysia, Islam and the welfare of the other races in the country.
"I wish to remind Selangor elected representatives Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy as enshrined in the Constitution. As such, I would like to advise that the royalty institution and the Selangor State Assembly be accorded the proper respect," he said at a banquet held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Selangor State Assembly, here tonight.
Also present were Selangor Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and all the state's assemblymen.
This was also the Sultan's first official function after successfully undergoing Mitral Valve Repair at Stanford University Medical Centre in Palo Alto, California on May 2.
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