Tuanku Mizan cautions against rising food prices, urges lifestyle change
By The Star
Saturday June 7, 2008
By The Star
Saturday June 7, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: Be patient and prudent in facing the possible rise in food prices resulting from the recent fuel price hike.
And if necessary, Malaysians should change their lifestyle to help reduce the impact of the price increases on them.
This was the advice given by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in his address telecast by Radio Television Malaysia in conjunction with his birthday today.
“I acknowledge that a rise in prices puts great pressure on the livelihood of the people.
“Nevertheless, I hope that the people will exercise patience and prudence in facing the situation,??? he said.
Tuanku Mizan hoped that the Government would monitor the situation and take every measure to ensure that the problem could be controlled and overcome.
“God willing, our patience and prudence will enable us to ride this problem and emerge as a more mature and resilient people,??? he said.
He also said that the nation’s petroleum resources should be managed efficiently so that the wealth could be inherited and enjoyed by future generations of Malaysians.
“I was concerned when informed that by 2011, the nation’s petroleum imports would be much higher than its exports.
“I am of the opinion that it would be an injustice if we were to completely extract and enjoy the benefits without leaving anything at all for future generations,??? he said.
Tuanku Mizan said he wanted to see the judicial system exist as an independent, just and respected institution.
He said he welcomed any effort to empower the judicial system including the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
The King also expressed concern over the long time it took to conduct trials and deliver judgment, and hoped that pragmatic measures would be taken so that all cases brought to court, particularly deferred cases, could be disposed of immediately.
His Majesty said he was confident that the Government’s plan to review the Printing Presses and Publications Act would ensure that the media discharged its role and responsibility appropriately.
“It is my hope that the media will always be honest and trustworthy in discharging its responsibility.
“Journalistic ethics and discipline should always serve as a guide. Reports must always be based on the truth,??? he said. – Bernama
And if necessary, Malaysians should change their lifestyle to help reduce the impact of the price increases on them.
This was the advice given by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in his address telecast by Radio Television Malaysia in conjunction with his birthday today.
“I acknowledge that a rise in prices puts great pressure on the livelihood of the people.
“Nevertheless, I hope that the people will exercise patience and prudence in facing the situation,??? he said.
Tuanku Mizan hoped that the Government would monitor the situation and take every measure to ensure that the problem could be controlled and overcome.
“God willing, our patience and prudence will enable us to ride this problem and emerge as a more mature and resilient people,??? he said.
He also said that the nation’s petroleum resources should be managed efficiently so that the wealth could be inherited and enjoyed by future generations of Malaysians.
“I was concerned when informed that by 2011, the nation’s petroleum imports would be much higher than its exports.
“I am of the opinion that it would be an injustice if we were to completely extract and enjoy the benefits without leaving anything at all for future generations,??? he said.
Tuanku Mizan said he wanted to see the judicial system exist as an independent, just and respected institution.
He said he welcomed any effort to empower the judicial system including the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
The King also expressed concern over the long time it took to conduct trials and deliver judgment, and hoped that pragmatic measures would be taken so that all cases brought to court, particularly deferred cases, could be disposed of immediately.
His Majesty said he was confident that the Government’s plan to review the Printing Presses and Publications Act would ensure that the media discharged its role and responsibility appropriately.
“It is my hope that the media will always be honest and trustworthy in discharging its responsibility.
“Journalistic ethics and discipline should always serve as a guide. Reports must always be based on the truth,??? he said. – Bernama
