KUALA LUMPUR: The concern of the Malay Rulers who view the unity and harmony of the people of different religions and races in the country seriously, should be translated to a closer spirit of togetherness. “Clearly, the message that the Malay Rulers want to convey is the importance of inter-racial, inter-ethnic relations in a society where democracy must be preserved. “The opinion and wisdom of the Malay Rulers must be appreciated,” he told Bernama today when commenting on the statement by the Conference of Malay Rulers on Tuesday which viewed as serious the issue of unity and harmonious relations between the people of different religions and races in the country. Meanwhile, the main fellow at the Centre for the Study of Shariah, Law and Politics (SYARAK), at the Institute of Islamic Understanding (IKIM), associate professor Dr Shamrahayu Abdul Aziz said every individual must abide by the views of the Conference of Malay Rulers. “What is voiced reflects the Malay Rulers’ concern for the people in the country and proves that the Rulers are serious about resolving issues pertaining to unity, ” she said.

Source: New Strait Times October 12, 2017 15:33 UTC