Important to internalise Rukun Negara: Hasidah
KUCHING: The Rukun Negara (national principles) guides citizens toward leading virtuous lives practising tolerance, unity, acceptance and cooperation. It also emphasises the importance of upholding the constitution, for all citizens to accept, obey, and protect its sanctity. In stating this Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman […]
Recitation of Rukun Negara pledge at govt functions mulled
BINTULU: The Ministry of National Unity (MNU) has suggested that all official government programmes organised by each ministry, including agencies and departments, begin with the recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge as an effort to foster a spirit of unity among the people. Its minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said his ministry will submit a […]
Dress appropriately, don’t overkill!
Wearing the correct dress for any occasion is a matter of good manners. – Loretta Young, American actress I am compelled to write about the importance of proper attire in public after witnessing an incident yesterday. I was with a journalist friend from Kuala Lumpur having breakfast at a popular food court here in […]
Enhancing Rukun Negara
Our Rukun Negara wants us to guarantee, stop there a second and let’s repeat the word, guarantee, a liberal approach to our multi-ethnic traditions. This is key to our unity – the guarantee of our liberalism. – Siti Kasim, human rights lawyer The Rukun Negara (National Principles) was invoked several times after GE15. This was […]
Conference of Rulers call on PM, MBs to assume duties based on Rukun Negara principles
KUALA LUMPUR: The Conference of Rulers today called on the Prime Minister and Menteri Besar in each state to assume their duties based on the principles outlined in the Rukun Negara. Chairman of the 260th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers, Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir said the […]
Respect the Rukun Negara
There is no doubt that this year’s general election is passionate, thrilling and the centre of attention not only for Malaysians but for the entire world. The election of the prime minister became such a hot topic among the people that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a statement urging the people to […]
Elections and ‘X’ attempts by elders
In 1969, it was interesting to note that elders in my Kedap longhouse in Saratok were busy preparing for the general election, slated to be held that year. On May 10, Malaysians across the South China Sea cast their votes to elect the third Parliament but voting was postponed until between June 6 and July […]
Identify, manage social changes properly
The Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara protect the concept of ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ – namely the inclusivity, common ground, and contentment of Malaysians. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Institute of Ethnic Studies principal research fellow Professor Dr Mansor Mohd Noor said the concept itself guarantees prosperity, and peace for every level of society in the country. “However, […]
National Unity Policy lauded
KUCHING: Fellow at Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma has lauded the National Unity Policy just launched by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “This demonstrates the government’s concern for unity,” she told New Sarawak Tribuneyesterday. “It is hoped that this policy will not just remain as a document,” she said. She noted […]
50 take part in Rukun Negara interactive session
MUKAH: Some 50 youth took part in an interactive session by Owl and Badger Research PLT at Mukah Civic Centre today. After the success of the ‘Rukun Negara: Do You(th) Think It’s Important?’ programme in Kuching, Miri and Bintulu, Owl & Badger decided to expand the programme to the youth in Mukah to express their […]
