{
  "id": 15594951,
  "title": "Selangor Sultan launches Silver Jubilee book, stamps and coins marking 25 years on throne",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/selangor-sultan-launches-silver-jubilee-book-stamps-and-coins-marking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:59:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/selangor-sultan-launches-silver-jubilee-book-stamps-and-coins-marking-25-years-on-throne/239777"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah officially inaugurated a commemorative book, inaugural stamp and postal cover, and distinctive coins to honor the 25th year of his rule on October 19. The ceremony took place at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda. Attendees included Sultan Sharafuddin's consort, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, and Raja Muda Amir Shah. The event was graced by Selangor's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The commemorative items were presented as tokens of gratitude by the Selangor administration in collaboration with the Selangor State Treasury, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Pos Malaysia Bhd. Amirudin expressed gratitude to UPM for their cooperation and dedication in producing the book, titled \"Menjulang Takhta: 25 Tahun Pemerintahan Sultan Selangor.\" The publication aims to chronicle the Sultan's reign and safeguard the legacy and identity of the Selangor Sultanate for posterity. The special commemorative stamps, unveiled by Pos Malaysia, depict the Balairung Seri (Throne Room) at Istana Alam Shah, the royal Tengkolok Balung headdress, the Keris Terapang Gabus, geometric motifs, and nine-petalled Bunga Tanjung symbols, representing the regal institution's grandeur and cultural significance. The State Treasury issued special coins to commemorate Sultan Sharafuddin's 25-year reign, symbolizing the state's growth, stability, and prosperity. These commemorative gifts reflect that the Silver Jubilee celebrations extend beyond historical documentation, emphasizing art, symbolism, and heritage of notable historical and cultural value.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today launched a commemorative book, first-da...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah inaugurated commemorative items on October 19",
    "Items include book, stamps, postal cover, and distinctive coins",
    "Celebrations emphasize art, symbolism, and Selangor's heritage"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Selangor Sultan launches Silver Jubilee book, stamps and coins marking 25 years on throne",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/selangor-sultan-launches-silver-jubilee-book-stamps-and-coins-marking-15597258",
        "published": "2026-10-19T10:59:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}