SULTAN of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today reprimanded community groups and politicians who used abusive and foul language as well as dragged the royal institution into their ceramah during the recent election campaign.

Sultan Sharafuddin said the situation showed their sense of respect for the royal institution has eroded when the Malay rulers have been a protective umbrella for Muslims, Malays and other races.

“Their rudeness has gone beyond the limits and values of Muslims and Malays that are often preserved.

“Remember, don’t think that just because you are popular among the people, you can belittle those who do not agree with your political beliefs… and to the point of coming to Selangor to hurl insults. Where is your tact?

“It is not our culture, especially Malay culture, to insult anyone, especially in public. Mind your manners, more so when we are in another state or people’s homes,” the sultan said at the ceremony to present letters of appointment to the menteri besar and members of the State Executive Council at Istana Alam Shah in Klang.

Also present were Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah.

Sultan Sharafuddin called on all parties to stop insulting others, which can cause disharmony in society, and focus on improving the lives of the people and building a prosperous nation.

He also urged Malay Muslims in Selangor to always avoid disputes and conflicts, which can lead to disunity and give Islam a bad image.

“I have observed how politics has caused disunity among Muslims as a result of narrow political understanding. Enough of what had happened. We need to move forward and change the way we think and our political culture,” he said.

“Now that the state elections are over, let’s work together to strengthen relations regardless of our religion, race and political affiliation. We need to unite to rebuild the country, and Selangor in particular.”

Sultan Sharafuddin also advised the public to use social media platforms and modern technology in a good way that can promote unity, instead of spreading slander and hatred. – Bernama, August 21, 2023.