Zahid: Understand Constitution before branding actions ‘treasonous’ or ‘disrespectful’

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized the need to comprehend the constitutional roles of royal institutions and state administrations before labeling actions as "treasonous" or "disrespectful" during disputes.

He highlighted the importance of understanding institutional positions and responsibilities under both the Federal and state constitutions to safeguard their dignity and facilitate resolution through knowledge and wisdom.

His comments were made amidst a constitutional dispute in Negeri Sembilan, which has sparked discussions about the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the state administration.

Ahmad Zahid reiterated that such matters should be addressed within the constitutional and customary framework, without political interference from Umno.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Disputes involving royal institutions and state administrations should be approached with an understanding of their constitutional roles before accusations of being “treasonous” or “disrespectful” are made, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today.

Ahmad Zahid said the position and responsibilities of each institution, as well as the Federal Constitution and respective state constitutions, must first be understood when such disputes arise, Berita Harian reported.

He said this included the rights of all citizens as guaranteed under the Constitution.

“Do not let labels such as ‘treasonous’ and ‘disrespectful’ come before an understanding of the actual circumstances,” he said.

“The primary duty of leadership is to clear up confusion through knowledge and wisdom while safeguarding the dignity of institutions.”

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president, made the remarks amid an ongoing constitutional dispute in Negeri Sembilan involving the state administration and the royal institution.

The controversy has prompted debate over the respective powers and responsibilities of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the menteri besar and the state executive council under the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution.

The dispute intensified after questions arose over decisions involving the position of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and the authority of the state administration.

The Attorney General’s Chambers has since weighed in on several legal issues arising from the dispute, while Tuanku Muhriz revoked the appointments of the state executive councillors effective September 20 under the state constitution.

Ahmad Zahid has previously said the dispute should be resolved through Negeri Sembilan’s customary institutions and existing constitutional framework, while stressing that Umno would not interfere in the matter.

He was speaking while officiating the Musyawarah Nasional: Membongkar Polemik Tanah Melayu at the Melaka International Trade Centre in Ayer Keroh, Melaka.

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副首相拿督斯里阿末扎希哈米迪强调，在争端中，在将某些行为贴上“叛国”或“不敬”的标签之前，有必要了解皇家机构和国家行政部门的宪法角色。

他强调，要了解联邦宪法和州宪法规定的机构地位和责任，以维护其尊严，并通过知识和智慧促进问题解决。

他的这番言论是在森美兰州发生宪法争议之际发表的，这场争议引发了关于州最高元首和州政府权力的讨论。

艾哈迈德·扎希德重申，此类事项应在宪法和习惯法框架内解决，巫统不应进行政治干预。

吉隆坡，9月26日讯——副首相拿督斯里阿末扎希哈米迪今日表示，在涉及皇家机构和州政府的争端中，应先了解它们的宪法角色，然后再提出“叛国”或“不敬”的指控。

据《每日新闻》报道，艾哈迈德·扎希德表示，当出现此类争议时，首先必须了解每个机构的地位和责任，以及联邦宪法和各州宪法。

他说，这包括宪法保障的所有公民的权利。

他说：“不要在了解实际情况之前，就给对方贴上‘叛国’和‘不尊重’之类的标签。”

“领导者的首要职责是运用知识和智慧消除困惑，同时维护机构的尊严。”

艾哈迈德·扎希德同时也是国民阵线主席和巫统主席，他在森美兰州与王室之间持续的宪法争议中发表了上述言论。

这场争议引发了关于森美兰州宪法规定的国家元首、州务大臣和州行政委员会各自权力和责任的争论。

在涉及国家元首端姑穆赫里兹端姑穆纳维尔的职位和国家行政权力的决定出现质疑后，争议加剧。

此后，总检察署就该争议引发的几个法律问题发表了意见，而端姑慕赫里兹根据州宪法，从9月20日起撤销了州行政议员的任命。

艾哈迈德·扎希德此前曾表示，这场争端应该通过森美兰州的传统制度和现有的宪法框架来解决，同时强调巫统不会干预此事。

他是在马六甲爱极乐的马六甲国际贸易中心主持国家穆斯亚瓦拉：Membongkar Polemik Tanah Melayu 时发表上述言论的。

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