
Leading the way: Their Majesties the King and Queen have openly wished Christians Merry Christmas annually when the greeting has been questioned by some who claim it should be prohibited. – Istana Negara Facebook page
IT may seem odd that the institution of the Malay Rulers, whose origins can be traced back to the early 15th century, is today the most progressive voice. At the other end of the spectrum are our politicians, who often fumble and stumble, or worse, stay silent when their opinions are most needed.
The senior Sultans have instead, always spoken up and on many occasions, even reminded religious figures that Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country, and that diversity must not just be respected but embraced.
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