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New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'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.
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Revoke licences, not just fine drivers, Selangor Sultan says after fatal FRU crash in Perak
SHAH ALAM, May 15 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged the government to take serious heed of road accidents, particularly those involving heavy vehicles. In a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, His Royal Highness said that in view of the increasing number of accidents and similar tragedies, firmer and more immediate action must be taken by the authorities to address the matter. The Ruler expressed that if any party is found guilty and responsible for fatal accidents or incidents causing serious injuries, the drivers and company owners of heavy vehicles involved should not only be fined or imprisoned, but their driving licences should also be revoked. He said that such action would serve as a lesson to other drivers to be more cautious and to give undivided attention while driving. In the same post, the monarch and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Hajah Norashikin, conveyed their condolences to the families of the nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who perished in the horrific accident in Teluk Intan, Perak, on Tuesday. Their Royal Highnesses also expressed sadness and sorrow over the heartbreaking tragedy that befell all the victims involved. In the 8 am incident on Tuesday, nine FRU personnel were killed and eight others injured after the truck they were travelling in collided with a lorry carrying a load of stones at the junction of Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan. Sultan Sharafuddin further urged companies operating lorries, buses and heavy vehicles to conduct strict evaluations in selecting drivers and assistants, and reminded all parties not to take lightly matters that could lead to negligence such as vehicle condition and driver qualifications. 'His Royal Highness hopes and prays that such tragic accidents will no longer occur, especially those involving the loss of innocent lives, particularly among those serving for the nation's peace,' the post read. — Bernama
The Star
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Selangor Sultan describes trip to World Expo Osaka as learning process
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed his delight over the experience and knowledge gained during his recent visit to the 2025 World Expo Osaka in Kansai Japan. His Royal Highness, accompanied by the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, visited 36 pavilions throughout the five-day stay in the Land of the Rising Sun from May 3. The Selangor Ruler described the visit as a learning process, particularly regarding the sustainability of new technologies, climate change and its effect on the natural resources and the environment, as well as the future prospects of global social and economic development. According to a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, this is the fourth World Expo that His Royal Highness has attended, following visits to Seville in Spain in 1992; Shanghai, China in 2010; and Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2021. Sultan Sharafuddin was attracted by the concept of the World Expo, which has been held since 1851, as a global platform for countries to showcase their best achievements in various fields, such as technology, innovation, culture, architecture, economy and social solutions. The Expo in Osaka was themed Designing Future Society for Our Lives and participated by 158 countries, each showcasing the uniqueness of their respective pavilions. Among the pavilions that His Royal Highness visited were Austria, Bahrain, China, Colombia, Kuwait, Switzerland, Australia, Azerbaijan, Germany, Indonesia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Japan, Canada, the UAE, Qatar, France, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Oman, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Turkmenistan and the Nordic countries. On the final day of the visit, Sultan Sharafuddin viewed exhibits at the pavilions of Portugal, Egypt, Chile, Monaco and Peru. "His Royal Highness found that the outcomes and presentations of each country's pavilion effectively conveyed a broad universal message, encompassing various aspects of life for the sustainability and unity of humanity in the future,' the post added.- Bernama View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernama (@bernamaofficial)
