{
  "id": 16267053,
  "title": "Institusi beraja kekal tonggak kestabilan, titah Sultan Selangor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/institusi-beraja-kekal-tonggak-kestabilan-titah-sultan-selangor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/24/institusi-beraja-kekal-tonggak-kestabilan-titah-sultan-selangor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah emphasized the importance of the monarchy in maintaining stability, consistency, service, and responsibility during a special interview marking the Sultan's reign over Perak. Despite the changing society, the fundamental role of the king in ensuring national stability and harmony remains unchanged, Sultan Sharafuddin stated. The royal institution assumes the responsibility of upholding constitutionalism, ensuring the continuity of the institution, and symbolizing unity that transcends political differences. The royal institution provides stability during periods of change and reminds us that a long-lasting institution continues to play a vital role in preserving national harmony, the Sultan noted. The constitutionality provides clear guidelines regarding the Sultan's responsibilities as the ruler. \"My responsibility is to serve the entire people of Selangor without favoritism or bias,\" the Sultan said. The Sultan emphasized the respect for constitutional principles, impartiality, and fairness, which enable the royal institution to maintain public trust regardless of background or political beliefs. According to the Sultan, the royal institution symbolizes continuity, stability, service, and responsibility. \"It reminds us that leadership demands responsibility, not privilege,\" the Sultan stated. The Sultan highlighted the relevance of the values of respect, unity, and reverence for the rule of law in building a harmonious society.",
  "summary": "Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah bertitah institusi beraja memikul tanggungjawab menjunjung perlembagaan, memastikan kesinambungan institusi serta menjadi lambang perpaduan merentasi perbezaan politik.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah stresses monarchy's role in stability and harmony",
    "Royal institution upholds constitutionalism, continuity, and unity transcending politics",
    "Sultan emphasizes respect for constitutional principles, impartiality, and public trust"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}