Selangor Sultan marks 25-year reign with foundation to support education, community welfare

KUALA LUMPUR — The Sultan of Selangor, His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, inaugurated Yayasan Sultan Selangor at a Royal Charity Gala Dinner in celebration of his 25-year reign. Accompanied by his wife, the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, and the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, the royal family toured a special exhibition chronicling the Sultan’s reign.

Tengku Amir Shah, who chaired the event, emphasized that the foundation's establishment would have a lasting impact on future generations. The foundation, which operates on four pillars—community welfare, education and scholarships, heritage and cultural preservation, and emergency assistance—aims to support young Malaysians, particularly through its education initiative.

The first Sultan of Selangor Scholar, Atiqah Nor Azlan, commenced her Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Oxford in September. Funds raised at the gala dinner will also be allocated to charitable organizations closely associated with the Sultan and the Selangor royal family over the past 25 years. A documentary, "25 Years – One Enduring Bond," produced by Bernama TV Creative Video Unit, highlighted significant milestones from the Sultan’s 25-year reign.