It is in the tradition of the Bugis people of Sulawesi, Indonesia, to recognise and elevate the role of the opposition in a democracy, Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali said today: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283195
In his speech at the Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's 69th birthday celebration at Istana Alam Alah today, Azmin said his administration recognises the opposition as "they are part" of democracy.
"I am only meaning to elevate democracy and for the opposition to also play a role to serve your subjects," Azmin said in addressing the sultan in his speech.
