{
  "id": 16411198,
  "title": "After 25 years on the throne, Selangor Sultan says people remain his priority",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/after-25-years-on-the-throne-selangor-sultan-says-people-remain-his-16411198",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T01:29:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/25/after-25-years-on-the-throne-selangor-sultan-says-people-remain-his-priority/240488"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, reflects on his 25-year reign and emphasizes people's interests as his top priority. He envisions his legacy to be one of progress, strong institutions, social harmony, and faithful governance. Sultan Sharafuddin believes that over the past 25 years, despite leadership changes, they have built a legacy of robust institutions, social harmony, responsible governance, and prospects for future generations.\n\nThe Sultan's values, trust, and unity will persist far longer than buildings and infrastructure. When asked for advice to future leaders, he reiterates leadership as a trust, urging humility, faithfulness to the Constitution, and never losing sight of the people they serve. He also advises his son, Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, the future Sultan, to remember that the office is a solemn trust and to serve the people with wisdom, fairness, and integrity. Sultan Sharafuddin encourages Tengku Amir Shah to treat all citizens with compassion, dignity, and impartiality, being a symbol of unity for them.\n\nDespite technological advancements, Sultan Sharafuddin stresses the importance of integrity, humility, respect for institutions, and unwavering commitment to public service. He confidently believes that Tengku Amir Shah will serve Selangor well and stresses that the strength of the monarchy lies in the people's trust.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor hopes his legacy will be one of progress, strong institutions and so...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Institusi beraja kekal tonggak kestabilan, titah Sultan Selangor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/institusi-beraja-kekal-tonggak-kestabilan-titah-sultan-selangor",
        "published": "2026-10-24T02:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Selangor Sultan urges younger generation to unite, become knowledgeable individuals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/selangor-sultan-urges-younger-generation-to-unite-become",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:12:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sultan Sharafuddin wants no Selangor resident left behind amid state's progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/sultan-sharafuddin-wants-no-selangor-resident-left-behind-amid-states",
        "published": "2026-10-24T07:37:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}