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22 Raja Nazrin Shah Conclusion In conclusion, I do not wish to end on just one facet of the monarchy, which is the Head of Islam, but on its multiple roles and responsibilities central to the evolution of a modern, democratic state. I hope I have demonstrated that the monarchy in Malaysia is different. In modern parlance, it has “perfected its own brand”. The final overriding claim I would make is that well within the spirit of the Constitution, we have helped nurture a harmonious society where citizens of various ethnic groups can live comfortably side by side. Of course, what is good for us is not necessarily good for others. What then is the secret in our case that determines the choice we make of our form of government, its success and its embrace by the rakyat? If I were to single out the one most distinguishing characteristic of the Malaysian people, it is their graciousness. I would like to think that the dignity and the stature that have been preserved in our system of monarchy symbolize this rare but ineffable factor of grace that distinguishes Malaysians and Malaysia. ...

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