Malaysia has a Rukun Negara, which governs the declaration for the rakyat to follow for a harmonious, prosperous and a unified Malaysia. Created by a body chaired by Tun Abdul Razak himself. Malaysia Dat is apt to bring this back out, to remind those who espouse racism on this day.

Rukun Negara

Literal translation

WHEREAS OUR COUNTRY, MALAYSIA nurtures the ambitions of:

• achieving a more perfect unity amongst the whole of her 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;
• guaranteeing a liberal approach towards her rich and varied cultural traditions; and
• building a progressive society that will make use of science and modern technology.

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

• BELIEF IN GOD
• LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
• SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
• RULES OF LAW
• COURTESY AND MORALITY