King: Fortify the monarchy for people and nation

KUALA LUMPUR: The institution of constitutional monarchy in Malaysia must be maintained and further enhanced for the sake of the nation, says Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

The outgoing Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) said he was glad to have played a role in showcasing the functions of the YDPA within the constitutional framework, adding that the institution was crucial for the country’s multi-ethnic and multi-religious fabric.“We have to maintain this institution, and at the same time, it must be enhanced for the sake of the nation and the benefit of future generations.