THE government will not allow the monarchy to be mocked or threatened in the name of freedom, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the government will defend the monarchy by ensuring appropriate action is taken against any party attempting to threaten the royal institution and the supremacy of the constitution.

Citing a Malay saying, “Biar patah dayung di tangan, dengan jari ku kayuh jua” (to do something by any means necessary), Anwar said the royal institution must be strongly preserved.

The prime minister said this in his congratulatory speech at the investiture ceremony of federal awards and honours held in conjunction with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s official birthday today.

Anwar said his government, which owes its birth to the wisdom of the king, has succeeded in achieving unity and forging a consensus, creating a stable political environment.

He said this has led to the country’s economic growth; increased confidence of domestic and foreign investors; and made way for sustainable and proper governance to ensure the comfort and well-being of the people.

Anwar said the unity government is committed to working diligently to drive growth and defend justice as well as human virtues with the determination and spirit of developing Malaysia Madani.

The prime minister in his speech expressed his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of Malaysians to the king. 

“May the Almighty continue to bless His Majesty, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, and the royal family with afiyah and grant them good health and happiness,” he said. – Bernama, June 5, 2023.