KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12 -- Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah has reminded Malaysians that the nation's civility is mirrored in the tone of its public discourse, stressing that communication should enlighten rather than inflame.

His Royal Highness said such communication plays a vital role in upholding institutional dignity and national unity, adding that it is the responsibility of communicators - whether in government, business or the media - to safeguard truth, civility and accuracy.

"As a monarch, I am ever mindful that words carry immense weight.

"Harsh or divisive speech erodes truth and cohesion; those who communicate publicly must therefore choose their words with wisdom and conscience for the integrity of our language is the very fo...