Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (seventh from left) pose with winners of the Tuanku Muhriz's Trophy 2023 PSA Challenger Tour 15 tournament and other officials at the Kompleks Sukan Tan Sri Mohd Said in Seremban 2.
Another award, the Tuanku Muhriz Travelling Fellowship in Rural Surgery, a collaboration between RCSEd and UKM, was also named in his honour.
At the opening of the UCSI Hospital in Bandar Springhill near Port Dickson in November, Tuanku Muhriz spoke about how the provision of high-quality medical care had the potential to change the healthcare landscape in Negri Sembilan.
“The availability of high-quality medical care and sufficient specialists as well as doctors offers more medical care and treatment options for the people of Port Dickson and Negri Sembilan.
“UCSI Hospital is part of UCSI Health Metropolis, a mega project planned to make Bandar Springhill a hub for medical tourism and education. This multi-facility project includes accommodation, a convention centre, a shopping complex, sports facilities, a research lab and more,” he said.
A Ruler who walks the talk, Tuanku Muhriz insists that elected representatives hold to the same standard of putting the people first. To the Ruler, duty and service are foremost.
During the state investiture ceremony to mark his last birthday, Tuanku Muhriz had said that leaders who had been given the mandate by the people must possess sincerity to serve and put the country’s interests above their own.
“Although there are differences in ideologies and agendas among us, I am sure that there are similarities, especially in the agenda for development and the people’s welfare to establish a more prosperous country.”
Tuanku Muhriz and his consort Tuanku Aishah Rohani and their sons with the Negri Sembilan Bar Committee after having graced its recent annual dinner.
This sentiment was repeated in October during the opening of the state assembly when the Ruler congratulated newly elected representatives and commended the formation of a new collaborative state government working towards a common aim – continued progress for the state.
In line with his views that elected representatives should always set any differences aside for the benefit of the rakyat, Tuanku Muhriz stressed that duties given to the people’s representatives must be carried out with full integrity and accountability, prioritising the interests of the state without any political or personal agendas.
Tuanku Muhriz said that politicians must be sensitive to the wishes and views of people who voice their sentiments via various spaces and platforms.
“Know that you are always being watched and judged by the people, so debate and argue rationally and intellectually on matters that can bring good and mutual benefit by complying with the rules of the House throughout the sitting.
“I wish to remind honourable house members to always appreciate, protect, preserve, and defend the Federal Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Negri Sembilan,” he said.
Tuanku Muhriz also applauded the state administration for successfully steering Negri Sembilan through economic uncertainties and challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it was due to its commitment and cooperation in working together effectively that helped the state remain a preferred destination for investors.
However, Tuanku Muhriz said, while the state recorded good financial performance, it was imperative that issues such as the cost of living, job opportunities and income disparity between urban and rural areas also be addressed.
Tuanku Muhriz (with right arm lifted) and his consort Tuanku Aishah Rohani (on his left) lead the procession during the recent Maulidur Rasul celebrations in Seremban.
In his speech, the Ruler outlined initiatives implemented by the state government to ensure that the people had access to a sufficient food supply and that they would not be burdened by the higher cost of living or goods.
“These economic empowerment programmes include the development of unused land, business capital assistance, halal cottage industry certification, fishing equipment assistance for coastal fishermen, monthly living assistance for university students and the provision of Rumah Harapan subsidies.
“The state government also launched the Jualan Harga Ladang Negri Sembilan Prihatin initiative to combat supply issues and the rising prices of essential items. Through the programme, the people can purchase essential goods 20 to 30% cheaper than the market price,” he said.
Tuanku Muhriz inspecting a guard of honour during the state-level Merdeka Day celebration in Seremban.
The Ruler expressed hope that socio-economic development efforts that include the state’s economic empowerment agenda, digitalisation and the adoption of new technology, entrepreneurship and human capital development, would be intensified to boost the state’s economic growth.
If there is one thing that the people of Negri Sembilan know, it is that they have their Ruler in their corner.
Tuanku Muhriz’s love of state and country and his commitment to put people first endear him to his subjects as an approachable Ruler.
