'Less talk, more action,' Selangor sultan tells elected representatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has reminded elected representatives and local authorities in the state to adopt a "less talk, more action" approach in serving the people.
"His Royal Highness also called on the state government to be more proactive in taking swift action, particularly on matters and projects that affect the people's well-being," the Selangor Royal Office stated in a Facebook post.
Earlier today, Sultan Sharafuddin chaired the 159th meeting of the Selangor Council of the Royal Court at Istana Alam Shah.
His Royal Highness witnessed the swearing-in of two new members to the council — Selangor Islamic Religious Council chairman Senator Datuk Salehuddin Saidin as an ex-officio member, and Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof as a member of the Orang Besar.
"This edition of the council meeting concentrated mainly on discussions regarding Islamic affairs in Selangor," the Selangor Royal Office said.
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