After 25 years on the throne, Selangor Sultan says people remain his priority

In a special interview commemorating the Silver Jubilee of his reign, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor expressed his desire to leave a legacy marked by progress, strong institutions, and social harmony, emphasizing the importance of putting the people's interests first.

He advised future rulers, including his son Tengku Amir Shah, to view leadership as a solemn trust, urging them to listen, uphold the Constitution, and prioritize public service over personal interest.

The Sultan highlighted the enduring values of integrity, humility, and unity, noting the monarchy's strength lies in the people's trust.

He expressed confidence in his son's future leadership and the state's prosperous future.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor hopes his legacy will be one of progress, strong institutions and social harmony, with the interests of the people remaining at the heart of his reign.

His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said he would consider his reign meaningful if future generations believed he had fulfilled his responsibilities faithfully and placed the people first.

“I believe that over the past 25 years, despite changes in leadership, we have built a legacy of strong institutions, social harmony, responsible governance and opportunities for future generations,” he said in a special interview held in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee of his reign.

Sultan Sharafuddin said buildings and infrastructure might change over time, but values, trust and unity would endure far longer.

Asked what advice he would offer the next generation of rulers and leaders, he said leadership must always be regarded as a trust.

“Always remember that leadership is trust. Listen before deciding, remain humble regardless of success, uphold the Constitution faithfully and never lose sight of the people whom you are called to serve,” he said.

His Royal Highness said the people of Selangor remained his greatest source of inspiration.

“Seeing communities overcome challenges, young people achieve success and families build better futures reinforces my commitment to continue serving to the best of my ability,” he said.

On the advice he would give his son, Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, who will one day succeed him as Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin said the office was one of responsibility rather than privilege.

“The office of the Sultan is not one of privilege alone - it is above all a solemn trust. My advice to the Raja Muda is to always remember that the Crown exists to serve the people and to uphold the Constitution with wisdom, fairness and integrity.

“A ruler must be prepared to listen more than he speaks, to seek counsel from those with knowledge and experience, and to make decisions guided not by personal interest, but by what is best for the state and its people.

“There will be times when difficult choices must be made, and it is during such moments that character and conviction matter most,” he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin also recalled the events of May 13, 1969, when he was a 22-year-old Raja Muda while his father, the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, was overseas.

“I was just a young Regent, but I had to grow up fast. Luckily, I could depend on older and wiser leaders for advice,” he said.

The Sultan said he would remind Tengku Amir Shah that Selangor was home to people of different backgrounds, faiths and cultures.

“A Sultan must be a symbol of unity for all, treating every citizen with compassion, dignity and impartiality,” he said.

Sultan Sharafuddin said that despite advances in technology and innovation, certain principles must remain constant: integrity, humility, respect for institutions and an unwavering commitment to public service.

“Always remain humble in your behaviour, choice of words and actions,” he advised, adding that no ruler could succeed alone.

“The strength of the monarchy lies in the trust of the people,” he stressed.

Sultan Sharafuddin also expressed confidence that Tengku Amir Shah would serve Selangor well, adding that he had every confidence in the future of the state. — Bernama

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在纪念登基25周年银禧的特别采访中，雪​​兰莪苏丹沙拉夫丁·伊德里斯·沙阿表达了他希望留下以进步、强大的制度和社会和谐为标志的政治遗产的愿望，并强调了将人民利益放在首位的重要性。

他建议未来的统治者，包括他的儿子东姑阿米尔沙阿，将领导权视为一项庄严的信托，敦促他们倾听民意，维护宪法，并将公共服务置于个人利益之上。

苏丹强调了正直、谦逊和团结这些永恒的价值观，并指出君主制的力量在于人民的信任。

他对儿子未来的领导能力和该州的繁荣未来充满信心。

吉隆坡，10月25日讯——雪兰莪苏丹希望他留下的政治遗产是进步、强大的制度和社会和谐，人民的利益始终是他统治的核心。

苏丹沙拉夫丁·伊德里斯·沙阿殿下表示，如果后代认为他忠实地履行了自己的职责，并将人民放在首位，那么他将认为自己的统治是有意义的。

“我相信，在过去的25年里，尽管领导层有所更迭，但我们已经建立了强大的制度、社会和谐、负责任的治理以及为子孙后代创造的机会，这些都是宝贵的遗产。”他在庆祝登基25周年银禧纪念的特别采访中说道。

苏丹沙拉夫丁表示，建筑物和基础设施可能会随着时间推移而改变，但价值观、信任和团结将会持续更久。

当被问及他会给下一代统治者和领导人什么建议时，他说，领导力必须始终被视为一种信任。

“永远记住，领导力在于信任。做决定前要倾听，无论成功与否都要保持谦逊，忠实地维护宪法，永远不要忘记你所服务的民众，”他说。

殿下表示，雪兰莪人民一直是他最大的灵感来源。

他说：“看到社区克服挑战，年轻人取得成功，家庭建设更美好的未来，更加坚定了我继续竭尽所能服务的决心。”

苏丹沙拉夫丁在谈到他将给将来继承他王位的儿子雪兰莪州拉惹慕达东姑阿米尔沙阿的建议时说，苏丹的职位是责任而不是特权。

“苏丹之位并非仅仅是一种特权，它首先是一种庄严的信任。我对拉惹慕达的建议是，要始终牢记，王室存在的目的是为人民服务，并以智慧、公正和正直维护宪法。”

“统治者应当多听少说，向有知识和经验的人寻求建议，并做出不以个人利益为导向，而是以国家和人民的利益为导向的决定。”

“总会有需要做出艰难抉择的时候，而正是在这样的时刻，品格和信念才显得尤为重要，”他说。

苏丹沙拉夫丁还回忆起 1969 年 5 月 13 日发生的事情，当时他 22 岁，是王储，而他的父亲，已故的苏丹萨拉赫丁·阿卜杜勒·阿齐兹·沙阿，正在海外。

“我当时只是个年轻的摄政王，但不得不迅速成长。幸运的是，我可以向年长、更有智慧的领导人寻求建议，”他说。

苏丹表示，他会提醒东姑阿米尔沙，雪兰莪是不同背景、信仰和文化的人们的家园。

他说：“苏丹必须是所有人团结的象征，对每一位公民都应给予同情、尊重和公正的对待。”

苏丹沙拉夫丁表示，尽管科技和创新取得了进步，但某些原则必须保持不变：正直、谦逊、尊重制度以及对公共服务的坚定承诺。

他建议道：“在言行举止上要始终保持谦逊”，并补充说，没有哪个统治者能够单枪匹马取得成功。

他强调：“君主制的强大在于人民的信任。”

苏丹沙拉夫丁也表示相信东姑阿米尔沙会为雪兰莪州做出卓越贡献，并补充说他对该州的未来充满信心。——马新社

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