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PM Anwar marks Sultan of Selangor's 25 years on throne
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on reaching a quarter-century milestone in his reign. The silver jubilee marks a significant achievement in the Selangor ruler's tenure.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his felicitations to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, as the state's monarch celebrates 25 years of reign.
The silver jubilee represents a notable milestone in Sultan Sharafuddin's reign over Malaysia's most economically significant state. Selangor, which surrounds the capital Kuala Lumpur, is home to the country's largest concentration of manufacturing and commercial enterprises.
The Prime Minister's congratulatory message reflects the federal government's recognition of the Sultan's role in guiding Selangor during a period of substantial economic growth and development. The state has undergone significant transformation over the past quarter-century, positioning itself as a key driver of Malaysia's economic agenda.
The silver jubilee celebration underscores the continuity of the constitutional monarchy's role in Malaysian governance, with the Sultan serving as both ceremonial head of state and custodian of Islamic affairs in Selangor.