King: Preserve unity and practise moderation

Tuanku Abdul Halim Muaadzam Shah presenting International Tokoh Maal Hijrah to Dr Zikir Abdul Razak Karim Naik from India , President of Islamic Research Foundation at the 1435H Maal Hijrah celebration at PICC in Putrajaya. NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star.

PUTRAJAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah has called on his subjects to preserve unity and to avoid acts that would strain the diversity that is celebrated in Malaysia.

In delivering his speech at the Maal Hijrah celebration at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre here yesterday, Tuanku Abdul Halim said there were certain parties who stirred up sensitive issues and slogans despite being aware of the importance of peace and harmony in the country.