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Selangor Sultan marks 25 years on throne with commemorative items
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor has launched a series of commemorative publications and collectibles to mark his Silver Jubilee. The releases include a specially produced book, first-day covers, and coins celebrating a quarter-century of his reign.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor officially launched commemorative items marking his 25 years on the throne on Thursday, in a ceremony held in the state capital.
The Silver Jubilee releases comprise a specially commissioned book documenting significant milestones from the Sultan's reign, along with first-day covers and numismatic pieces designed to commemorate the occasion. The publications and collectibles are intended to serve as historical records of the Sultan's quarter-century of service to Selangor.
The launch event underscores the significance of the milestone in the royal calendar, with the commemorative items expected to hold value for collectors and serve as keepsakes for residents of the state. Such releases are customary for marking major royal anniversaries in Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah ascended to the Selangor throne 25 years ago and has since presided over substantial development and modernization efforts across the state. The Silver Jubilee celebration reflects the continued public interest in documenting important chapters of Malaysia's royal heritage.