S'gor ruler prioritises effective action above empty promises - royal council

The Selangor Council of the Royal Court has stressed that state ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, places strong emphasis on effective action rather than empty promises in addressing the people’s problems, in line with His Royal Highness’ role as head of state.

In a statement today, it said that any advice, reprimand, and reminder by the ruler constituted important counsel to ensure that the state administration was carried out with full responsibility.

“Based on the principles of a constitutional monarchy, the sultan of Selangor does not wish to act as a ‘rubber stamp’ or merely a formality in carrying out His Royal Highness’ functions.

“The sultan acts as a ‘check and balance’ against the executive to ensure that the interests of the people are always safeguarded and protected.

“The Selangor Council of the Royal Court is confident that the ruler, who has 25 years of experience as the sultan of Selangor and 33 years as the crown prince, fully understands and appreciates His Royal Highness’ role under the law in line with the constitutional monarchy system,” the statement said.

The statement was issued to refute negative views from certain political leaders and parties who claimed that Sultan Sharafuddin’s royal address at the first meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Selangor state legislative assembly last month had interfered in the administration of the state government and violated the concept of constitutional monarchy.

A reminder to state administration

Elaborating, the council said the royal address delivered on April 20 was in line with the role of a ruler in a constitutional monarchy system.

According to the council, the address was intended to ensure that all actions of the state government are in accordance with the Federal Constitution and the Selangor Constitution 1959, while taking into account the interests and well-being of the people.

“In the context of Selangor, the menteri besar is required to consult the sultan in all matters of state administration involving the interests and welfare of the people.

“Consultation means that the sultan has the right to be informed by the menteri besar on matters of state administration, enabling His Royal Highness to be aware of developments while providing advice before any decision is finalised.

“The sultan’s views and advice are based on the interests of the people without being influenced by political considerations,” it said.

It added that the sultan of Selangor frequently received complaints from the public on various issues such as floods, waste collection, potholes, and other matters that directly affected daily life.

The complaints submitted to His Royal Highness are not anonymous, but are accompanied by the complainants’ names, addresses and contact numbers as proof that they are genuinely affected and in urgent need, while hoping that the sultan could advise the state government on the difficulties faced.

- Bernama

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