Selangor Sultan rebukes Tabung Haji mismanagement, says politicians must serve rakyat

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, emphasizing the need for accountability in handling funds earmarked for religious purposes.

He urged politicians to focus on economic growth, unity, and serving the public, and cautioned against divisive politics based on race and religion.

Highlighting Selangor's diverse and inclusive society, he stressed the importance of responsible leadership and maintaining racial harmony.

The Sultan called for political priorities that align with the interests of the people and uphold the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility.

His Royal Highness said Tabung Haji was established to help Malaysian Muslims save money for their pilgrimage to Makkah, and that mismanagement and reported abuses should not have occurred.

“Likewise, there must be accountability and responsibility in managing funds meant for religious purposes,” he said, adding that the same principles apply to places of worship of all faiths and orphanages.

Sultan Sharafuddin also urged politicians in Selangor to focus on serving the people, promoting economic growth and preserving unity to maintain the state’s leading position in the country.

He said he was fed up with excessive and unproductive politicking.

“Like the rakyat, I am also fed up,” he said.

The monarchy said there was no place for politics that exploited race and religion or dragged the royalty into political disputes.

“Selangor’s strength has always been its people. We are blessed with a society made up of different races, religions and cultures that have lived, worked and prospered together for generations,” he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin acknowledged that politicians had every right to debate policies, offer different ideas and compete for public support.

“However, politics should never come at the expense of racial harmony or religious understanding,” he said in a special interview marking his 25 years on the Selangor throne.

The Sultan also reminded politicians to avoid sensitive remarks that could hurt the feelings of others.

“Don’t be a hero or a stirrer. Think before you speak and always be mindful,” he said.

His Royal Highness said Selangor, like Malaysia, had been built on compromise, mutual respect and a willingness to appreciate differences while pursuing common goals.

With social media enabling messages to reach millions within minutes, he warned that irresponsible statements could have serious consequences.

“A single irresponsible statement can easily inflame emotions, deepen mistrust and create unnecessary tension among communities.

“This is why public figures must exercise wisdom, restraint and a deep sense of responsibility. Leadership is measured not only by what one says, but also by the consequences those words have on society,” he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin said everyone stood to lose when race and religion were repeatedly used to divide communities or create fear and suspicion.

The ruler also attributed Selangor’s success to its diversity, stability and inclusiveness.

“Investors come here because they see a state that is peaceful and forward-looking. Our young people want opportunities, quality education, good jobs, affordable housing and a better future,” he said.

Selangor’s diversity, His Royal Highness said, should be regarded as one of its greatest competitive advantages rather than a source of division.

“My advice to all political leaders, regardless of party, is simple: place the interests of the people above political interests.

“Uphold the Federal Constitution, respect the position of Islam as the Religion of the Federation while safeguarding the rights of other religions to be practised in peace and harmony, and preserve the spirit of moderation that has long been the foundation of Selangor,” he added. — Bernama

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雪兰莪苏丹沙拉夫丁·伊德里斯·沙阿对朝圣基金局的管理不善表示失望，并强调在处理用于宗教目的的资金时需要问责制。

他敦促政治家们关注经济增长、团结和为公众服务，并告诫人们不要搞基于种族和宗教的分裂政治。

他强调雪兰莪州社会多元包容，并着重指出负责任的领导和维护种族和谐的重要性。

苏丹呼吁政治优先事项应符合人民的利益并维护联邦宪法。

吉隆坡，10月25日讯——雪兰莪苏丹沙拉夫丁·伊德里斯·沙阿对朝圣基金局的管理不善表示失望，并强调委托用于宗教目的的资金必须得到负责任的管理。

殿下表示，朝圣基金局的设立是为了帮助马来西亚穆斯林为前往麦加朝圣攒钱，不应该出现管理不善和被报道的滥用职权行为。

“同样，在管理用于宗教目的的资金时，也必须有问责制和责任感，”他说道，并补充说，同样的原则也适用于所有信仰的礼拜场所和孤儿院。

苏丹沙拉夫丁还敦促雪兰莪州的政治家们专注于服务人民、促进经济增长和维护团结，以保持该州在全国的领先地位。

他说他已经厌倦了过度且无益的政治活动。

“和人民一样，我也感到厌倦了，”他说。

王室表示，任何利用种族和宗教或将王室卷入政治纷争的政治行为都没有立足之地。

他说：“雪兰莪的优势一直在于其人民。我们很幸运，拥有一个由不同种族、宗教和文化组成的社会，他们世世代代生活、工作、共同繁荣。”

苏丹沙拉夫丁承认，政治家完全有权辩论政策、提出不同的想法并争取公众支持。

“然而，政治绝不能以牺牲种族和谐或宗教理解为代价，”他在纪念自己登基雪兰莪王位 25 周年的特别采访中说道。

苏丹还提醒政治人物避免发表可能伤害他人感情的敏感言论。

“不要逞英雄，也不要煽动情绪。说话前要三思，时刻保持谨慎。”他说。

殿下表示，雪兰莪州和马来西亚一样，都是建立在妥协、相互尊重和在追求共同目标的同时欣赏差异的基础上的。

他警告说，社交媒体可以让信息在几分钟内传播到数百万人，因此不负责任的言论可能会造成严重后果。

“一句不负责任的言论很容易激起人们的情绪，加深彼此的不信任，并在社区之间造成不必要的紧张局势。”

“正因如此，公众人物必须展现智慧、克制和强烈的责任感。衡量领导力的标准不仅在于一个人说了什么，还在于这些言论对社会造成的影响，”他说道。

苏丹沙拉夫丁表示，当种族和宗教被反复用来分裂社区或制造恐惧和猜疑时，每个人都会蒙受损失。

统治者还将雪兰莪的成功归功于其多样性、稳定性和包容性。

他说：“投资者来到这里是因为他们看到的是一个和平且具有前瞻性的州。我们的年轻人渴望机会、优质教育、好工作、负担得起的住房和更美好的未来。”

殿下表示，雪兰莪州的多样性应该被视为其最大的竞争优势之一，而不是分裂的根源。

“我对所有政治领导人，无论属于哪个党派，都提出了一个简单的建议：把人民的利益置于政治利益之上。”

他补充说：“维护联邦宪法，尊重伊斯兰教作为联邦国教的地位，同时保障其他宗教和平共处的权利，并维护长期以来作为雪兰莪州立国之本的温和精神。”——马新社

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