{
  "id": 16417827,
  "title": "Selangor Sultan disappointed over Tabung Haji mismanagement, divisive politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/selangor-sultan-disappointed-over-tabung-haji-mismanagement-divisive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:33:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562978/selangor-sultan-disappointed-over-tabung-haji-mismanagement-divisive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced his disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, the endowment fund for Muslim pilgrims to Mecca. He emphasized the need for accountability and responsibility in managing funds meant for religious purposes and urged politicians in Selangor to focus on serving the people, promoting economic growth, and preserving unity. The Sultan also warned against divisive politics that exploit race and religion, stating that Selangor's strength lies in its diverse society and that leadership should prioritize the interests of the people above political interests.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Sultan of Selangor says royal counsel is not interference in state administration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/sultan-of-selangor-says-royal-counsel-is-not-interference-in-state",
        "published": "2026-10-25T05:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}