National Principles (Rukun Negara)

The National Principles was declared on 31 August 1970 to commemorate the 13th anniversary
of the Independence of Malaysia. It was introduced following the May 13 incident in 1969
which weaken unity among the races in Malaysia. It was formed with the main purpose of
forming a strong unity. The principles contained clearly the key to harmony and unity for the
sake of the success and stability of the country.

Whereby Our Country, Malaysia nurtures the ambitions of:

• Achieving and fostering better unity amongst the society;

• Preserving a democratic way of life;
• Creating a just society where the prosperity of the country can be enjoyed together in
a fair and equitable manner;
• Ensuring a liberal approach towards the rich and varied cultural traditions;
• Building a progressive society that will make use of science and modern technology.

NOW THEREFORE, we, the people of Malaysia, pledge to concentrate our energy and efforts
to achieve these ambitions based on the following principles:

• Belief in God
• Loyalty to the King and Country
• Supremacy of the Constitution
• Rules of Law
• Courtesy and Morality

Source: Malaysia 2016 (Department of Information)