Rulers' statement welcomed

Relying on the constitution and having genuine respect for all races will ensure all members of the rakyat have a place in Malaysia.
"We respect the wise words from the Rulers. That should be our struggle- to defend the rights of all races as stated in the Federal Constitution," MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan.
He was commenting on the statement by the Conference of Rulers that defended the country's social contract, as well as stressing the need for Malays to be united while assuring the non-Malays of their rights under the Federal Constitution.
"The ultimate target of MCA is to have a just society. It is the party's objective to have brotherly relationship with other communities, maintaining the country's freedom and fairness to all communities," he said.
Meanwhile, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal , Engku Tan Sri Ibrahim Engku Ngah, clarified that the special press statement issued by the Malay rulers on Thursday was the result of their deliberations prior to attending the meeting of the Conference of Rulers in Kuala Terengganu.
He said some quarters had reported that the special press statement was the result of discussions and decisions made at the meeting of the Conference of rulers.