CONSTITUTIONAL IGNORANCE CAUSE OF PUBLIC UPROAR

KANGAR (Malaysia), Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of
northern state of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail said
constitutional ignorance and shallowness about the founding of the nation are
among main contributors to the present public uproar.

He also urged the people to stay away from elements that could lead to
self-interest, race or clan conflicts while chasing power and position.

Speaking at the Malaysian Malay-Muslim Colloqiuim on the theme
"Strengthening the Malays' Future" here Saturday, he said people in the
country
should remain calm in the face of gluttonies and uncertainties that are plaguing
the country.

"We should maintain social etiquette and discipline in whatever remarks and
conducts so as not to be seen as racial extremist or partisan," he said.

The crown prince said blowing up trivial issues and pioneering universal
integrity without considering the values and customs practised in the country
can bring out social disunity.

Besides that, the spread of false news and fundamentalism copied from
outside also erode community peace.

He said people who created the commotion are from very small groups but
their voices have drawn attention from overseas.

Over 1,000 Malay intellectuals and leaders attended the one-day colloqiuim
organised by the Perlis Malay Association in collaboration with the Perlis
government.
-- BERNAMA