Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in his maiden address as the newly-installed Yang di-Pertuan Agong, called on the people to refrain from inciting misunderstanding by raising matters than can undermine and destroy harmony in the country.

His Majesty stressed that unity and harmony are the pillars and strength of the nation.

"Playing with fire will burn not only oneself but also the whole village," Sultan Abdullah said at his installation as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur today.