

The Sultan said although the role of the monarch was to rule and not to govern, the Ruler is still responsible for overseeing and ensuring a fair and just, orderly and transparent administration, as well as being a wise arbitrator to the legislative, executive and judicial branches. "Every term and word enshrined in the Constitution has its own meaning, it must be interpreted wisely, subtly, thoroughly and accurately so that justice is served,” said Sultan Nazrin. He said a monarch has a responsibility to ensure that the spirit of the Constitution and the philosophy behind the provisions enacted were understood and protected.

He said history has taught a lesson that the throne could disappear when a Ruler refused to accept the right advice, was given the wrong advice or isolated itself and failed to get close to and understand the people.Īpart from that, Sultan Nazrin, who is the Sultan of Perak, said it was the responsibility of the monarch to ensure harmonious relations, as well as mutual respect and understanding between the palace and the people. Sultan Nazrin said the trust and gift bestowed by Allah, along with their responsibilities and functions, must be performed by a Ruler as perfectly as possible so that the institution of monarchy remains relevant and still has a role. "I choose to give advice and views, give encouragement and motivation, as well as to remind,” he said at the launch of the "Siri Titah Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah” book at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here on Thursday. He said the three rights of a Constitutional Monarchy were the right to give advice and views to encourage and motivate, as well as to remind. KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah (pic) on Thursday (Oct 21) said that a wise Ruler does not need any additional power if the three rights as a Constitutional Monarch are handled wisely and prudently.
