In his Royal Address, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, emphasized the importance of a mature, ethical, and responsible political culture among all Members of Parliament. The Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul, urged MPs to make Parliament a platform for healthy and constructive debates, avoiding conflicts that divide the people. He also called for active participation in regional diplomacy to strengthen Malaysia's international standing.
KUALA LUMPUR: All Members of Parliament must continue to uphold a mature, ethical, and responsible political culture in carrying out their duties, as emphasised in the Royal Address by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
"Parliament must serve as a democratic platform that champions the interests of the people,” he said in a statement on Monday . While officiating the Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament for both the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara, Sultan Ibrahim reminded all MPs and Senators that Parliament was not a place for heated arguments, insults, or slander.
In addition, Johari urged MPs to play an active role in regional diplomacy to strengthen Malaysia’s international standing, in line with Sultan Ibrahim’s call and Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year.
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