Selangor Sultan urges youths to stay united and informed

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor's Sultan hopes future generations will be knowledgeable, compassionate, resilient, united and respectful of others. He urged young people to seek excellence while remaining responsible to society, and to understand diversity as a key strength of Malaysia. The Sultan emphasized the importance of reading news thoroughly before commenting on social media, rather than basing opinions solely on headlines.

He praised the younger generation's focus on environmental sustainability and heritage preservation, but stressed that economic progress should not compromise the environment or historical identity. Development and conservation must support one another, not conflict. Education was crucial for long-term progress, especially in preparing for a rapidly changing world where AI may replace some jobs.

The Sultan cautioned Selangor to not fall behind in AI development, urging the state government to be prepared. He also highlighted the need to care for senior citizens as the state ages, advocating for healthcare services to adapt to demographic shifts and innovation to strengthen the state's competitiveness. Sultan Sharafuddin suggested establishing a geriatric medical centre in Selangor to address elderly health issues, focusing on safety, independence, and balanced medication.