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Over 3,000 gather for Selangor Sultan's Silver Jubilee tea reception
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah hosted a grand royal tea reception in Klang to mark his 25 years on the throne. The event drew more than 3,000 guests from across the state.
LSN Malaysia ·
KLANG — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor presided over a well-attended Royal Tea Reception here on Tuesday as part of celebrations marking his Silver Jubilee on the throne.
The event in Klang drew an attendance exceeding 3,000 guests, including dignitaries, government officials, and members of the public who gathered to pay their respects to the Sultanate's ruler.
The Silver Jubilee commemoration honors the Sultan's 25 years of reign since his accession to the throne. Such royal receptions have traditionally served as occasions for the ruler to engage with constituents and acknowledge their support.
Selangor, as Malaysia's most populous state and a key economic centre, has held significant ceremonial events throughout the year to mark the milestone. The tea reception in Klang, the state's royal city and administrative centre, underscored the occasion's importance to the Selangor Sultanate.