Tengku Hassanal reminds elected representatives to perform duties with dedication and integrity, urging proactive action, not just before elections.

KUANTAN: The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today reminded all elected representatives in the state to carry out their responsibilities with full dedication and integrity without waiting for the election season.

His Royal Highness also wants issues affecting residents to be resolved immediately, with elected representatives urged to be more proactive.

“If you need to go up and down departments and agencies, then do so because all of you are representatives chosen by the people. Do not let issues such as clogged school drains, stray dogs, collapsed embankments, or tree-cutting matters reach me.

“Work hard. Don’t wait until the final year before the election to show your face and suddenly start doing this and that,” he said in his royal address when gracing the opening of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Pahang State Legislative Assembly at Wisma Sri Pahang here today.

Ahead of the next general election, Tengku Hassanal also advised all parties not to play up issues that could undermine unity, and instead practise political maturity.

He said any action deliberately aimed at inciting hatred between races and religions is completely unacceptable.

“I want these 3R issues (race, religion and royalty) to stop. All parties, regardless of background, must act responsibly in every action and uphold the values of respect, tolerance and the rule of law,” Tengku Hassanal said.

At the same time, he cautioned that any issues related to the construction of places of worship, whether on government or private land, must fully comply with the law and established regulations.

“Do not act based on emotions, and no one is above the law in dealing with matters that could threaten the peace and stability of the state,” he said.

 The Sun Malaysia