Pledge your
undivided loyalty to the country.
That is the call made by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim
Mu'adzam Shah when opening the first meeting of the fifth session of the 12th Parliament
yesterday.
He also urged the people to preserve, safeguard and defend the
supremacy of the Federal Constitution, adding that the rakyat (parliament) must
also refrain from engaging in any act that would compromise or jeopardise the
sovereignty of the country or try to repudiate the sacrifices of the founding
fathers.
"With respect to this, I hope leaders at all levels,
intellectuals, the media and non-governmental organisations will assume a more
effective role in promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the
importance of national unity,” he said in his speech.
Also present were Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Haminah, Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Cabinet
members, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the diplomatic corps.
The Dewan Rakyat will sit until April 12 followed by the Dewan Negara
sitting from April 23 till May 10.
The King said that as Malaysia would be celebrating her 55th Merdeka
and 49th Malaysia Day this year, all parties, particularly the younger
generation, should strive to understand the history of the nation's
independence, which came about from sacrifices of the founding fathers.
He said Malaysia was fortunate and blessed with peace and prosperity
even though the world was facing economic and political crises, adding that the
country was on the right track towards achieving a high-income and developed
nation status under the Prime Minister's leadership.
Tuanku Abdul Halim noted that Najib had been rigorously implementing
various initiatives and transformation agendas to provide greater opportunities
for the people.
"The voices and concerns of the people are not ignored.
"The manifestation of this caring attitude is evident in the
implementation of various projects and programmes, which bring benefits to the
people either monetary assistance or other initiatives to ease their financial
burden and enable them to enjoy a more comfortable life.
"People, both in urban and rural areas, can surely expect even
more programmes and projects that will impact their lives positively,” he said.
He added that national transformation policies were beginning to show
results and bring benefit to the people and the government would continue to
implement programmes under the 10th Malaysia Plan with focus on high impact
development.
Tuanku Abdul Halim said the Government was also committed towards
preserving and ensuring the independence of the judiciary while its commitment
to eradicate corruption was evident with the setting up of the Enforcement
Agency Integrity Commission and Special Sessions Court to hear corruption
cases.
The King also touched on the important role the private sector had in
generating economic growth and was pleased with the performance of the tourism
sector.
News Desk
The Star
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