PETALING JAYA: All parties, including Opposition lawmakers, must stop practising “selective loyalty” when defending the monarchy, religion and race, says Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said Selangor fully supports the decree by the Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who had called for national unity, inter-ethnic harmony and responsible governance amid attempts to exploit racial and religious sentiments.
Amirudin said the Sultan’s Aidiladha message came at a critical time, when certain quarters were seen stirring communal sensitivities and using the Rulers, religion and race as political tools.
“All parties, including the opposition, must stop the practice of selective loyalty, where the defence of the Rulers, religion and race is only raised when politically convenient, but ignored when it does not serve their interests,” he said in a statement on Thursday (May 21).
He also warned against remaining silent in the face of attacks on the integrity of the Selangor Royal Institution, saying consistency and responsibility were vital in safeguarding public trust.
Amirudin said Malaysia must remain grounded in constitutional principles and the spirit of consensus, adding that the country was built on mutual respect, not hatred or fear.
He said the Rukun Negara should not be treated as a ceremonial recitation, but as a national philosophy that must be understood and practised in full, including its preamble and principles.
He also urged Malaysians to revisit the Federal Constitution and the Proclamation of Independence to ensure that historical narratives were not distorted for political gain.
“Malaysia is a nation governed by law. The Federal Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and the country is founded as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy,” he said.
Amirudin said any attempt to rewrite history, inflame racial tensions or undermine the constitutional framework for political advantage was dangerous and irresponsible.
He added that the Selangor government would continue to uphold moderation, unity and respect for the constitutional monarchy system, in line with the nation’s founding principles.
Amirudin said Hari Raya Aidiladha should also serve as a reminder that the greatest sacrifice in a plural society is the willingness to reject hatred for the sake of national harmony.
