Royal Address by the Sultan of Perak

I must say I always admire His highness, Sultan Azlan Shah, the Sultan of Perak. Former Lord President of the Supreme Court of Malaysia. His highness is known for his intelligence and brilliance. This time His highness spoke loud and clear to not only to the people but I believe to the government.

The Sultan of Perak says that the nation can lose its independence if the people's spirit to serve the country fades away. Leaders serve the rakyat regardless of race, religion and culture. He is to serve all Malaysians as he the leader to all Malaysians and not just a single race. His Highness also says that without noble leadership principles, the spirit to serve the nation will become thin and when it happens, the country's independence will crumble.

He also urged that attention should be given to students' personality development rather than academic achievement. As such if you are an Oxford graduate, that doesn't mean that you are the top of the world instead, there must be maturity in handling matters. KeJu for example behave like an ultra gangster riding motorcycle without a helmet and organising a mob without proper permit and yet stood above the law. This I don't understand.

His Highness also states that producing high academic achievers gives no meaning for the country and nation if they are untrustworthy, irresponsible, dishonest and unfair. A situation like this will lead to tyranny and injustice out of greed, he added. I would say these are strong words to be understood by leaders above us. Our government should be ashamed as public trust are placed on the government to do good and not evil.

Again, Daulat Tuanku.