The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, today
advised the people against ignoring the law when putting forward their
demands to the government.
He said that of late, some people in the country preferred to act in a way detrimental to security and public order, such as by resorting to street demonstrations.
"Our country is free and independent, but that does not mean we can do things at will and break the law," he said at the launch of Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012 at TJ Mart, Saleng. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak flagged off the programme.
The sultan, who led the annual royal motorcycle convoy, said the street demonstrations were purely aimed at seeking publicity in the international media and tarnishing the nation's image.
"They want to portray our country in a state of chaos," he said when addressing the thousands of people of all races who attended the flag-off.
The sultan advised the people in the state to use the right and valid channels to put forward their demands and never to violate the law.
"Never do anything at will or ignore the law," he said, and asked the people to always abide by the law.
The sultan said the people, regardless of race and religion, preferred peace and tranquility.
He said Kembara Mahkota Johor enabled him to see the progress of the people, like how the prime minister did through his walkabouts.
Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012, the 13th in the series, will cover 1,012 kilometres in several districts in Johor and end on May 16 in Johor Baharu.
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