Encouraging unity and harmony

Sultan Muhammad V observing the parade during this year’s National Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31. Also present are Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

AS the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V watched the parade during the recent National Day celebrations, the joy and harmony on display must have particularly pleased him.

This is a meaningful year for His Majesty and the rakyat, as the installation of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong took place in April this year, and the nation celebrated its 60 years of independence on Aug 31.