BE LOYAL TO KING AND COUNTRY

I refer to your report " Six charged with insulting Perak Ruler," (NST Mac.14)

It is regrettable that some young Malaysians to day have either forgotten the Principles of the RUKUN NEGARA, or just can't be bothered to respect and practice them, as all Malaysian should. Its their lackadaisical attitude that have driven them to be disloyal to King and Country, and instead insulted and posted vulgarities against the Sultan of Perak on the Internet, for all the world to read. It is disgusting, and as Malaysian I am ashamed of them.
This is a serious and sensitive public interest issue that could be blown out of proportion if the matter is not dealt with quickly. Malaysian of all races are expected to respect the Sultan and the King as Head of State, as enshrined in the State and the Federal Constitution.
When I was attending a course in London a couple of decades ago , I had the opportunity to visit the Speakers Corner in Hyde Park where I observed many foreigners , standing on soap boxes badmouthing their own country and its leaders. I was told by my British course mate that at the speakers corner everyone can talk on any subjects under the sun except on the Queen and the Royal Families of England. You could be arrested by the police and charged for insulting the Queen.
A couple of years ago an American was arrested for insulting the King of Thailand and he was sentenced to I think 8 Years imprisonment , and early this year he received the King's pardon and was released from prison and
deported.
Malaysia too has the law to punish such traitors, and as Malaysian let us live by the principles of the RUKUN NEGARA, and be loyal to King and country.


NOR SHAHID MOHD NOR
PETALING JAYA