GEORGE TOWN: Cooperation and mutual understanding between civil servants and the political leadership are necessary to ensure the prosperity of the country, says Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
“Civil servants have the responsibility to protect the interests of the country and the interests of people.
“Civil servants should counsel and give the best findings to political leaders so that the rules and instruments of control are respected,” he said at a dinner organised by the Penang state government here tonight. Present was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim.
Sultan Nazrin also reminded that the primary responsibility of a government is to work for the wellbeing of the people.
He hoped civil servants will stay clear of any dishonourable deeds or gratifications.
“Hopefully, the affairs of the country are entrusted to religious people with principles, with the spirit to abstain from the abuse of position and power.”
At the function, he also recalled with nostalgia that he was born in Penang and went through early life on this island.
The royal couple are on a two-day official visit to the state and he is scheduled to present appointment letters to 10 members of the Penang State Islamic Religious Council as well as 24 Penang Shariah Court judges and registrar tomorrow. -FMT
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