Sultan of Pahang warns against compromising nation's sovereignty over immigration issues

The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah, issued a stern warning against jeopardizing national sovereignty, emphasizing that the nation should not be compromised in the name of humanitarianism.

"Do not let the boat you are riding in eventually dictate the helmsman's course. Do not let the host's rights in their own home be questioned simply because of excessive generosity," the Sultan stated during the Pahang State-level Maal Hijrah Celebration.

His remarks served as a reminder to all Malaysians to remain vigilant and prevent the nation's sovereignty from being undermined by negligence in handling the issue of undocumented immigrants (PATI).

The Sultan's address highlighted concerns about the potential for foreign elements to gain undue influence or challenge the nation's rights if the issue of illegal immigrants is not managed carefully.