{
  "id": 11443262,
  "title": "Stop jostling for power, Selangor ruler tells political leaders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/stop-jostling-for-power-selangor-ruler-tells-political-leaders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/02/stop-jostling-for-power-selangor-ruler-tells-political-leaders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on political leaders to cease their disagreements and competition for power, warning that such disputes could result in divisions. Sultan Sharafuddin made the remark following a meeting with former Selangor Chief Minister Khir Toyo, Azmin Ali, and the current Chief Minister Amirudin Shari, all after Friday prayers today.\n\nThe Sultan suggested that the focus should be on the state's development, the welfare of the people and those in need, according to a statement from the Selangor royal office. He emphasized that differing political views and ideologies should not hinder cooperation for the benefit of Selangor and its residents. The ruler urged leaders to perform their duties with integrity, prioritizing the people's interests over their own or those of their parties.\n\nSultan Sharafuddin also reminded political leaders that the progress of Selangor should be accompanied by harmony and administrative stability. He advised that political leaders should engage in dialogue when faced with differences.",
  "summary": "Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says attention should focus on the welfare of the people and those in need.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Stop jostling for power, Selangor ruler tells political leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/stop-jostling-for-power-selangor-ruler-tells-political-leaders-11446674",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "No power struggles, says Selangor Sultan as current and former menteris besar meet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/no-power-struggles-says-selangor-sultan-as-current-and-former",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:19:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}