{
  "id": 18612984,
  "title": "Selangor Sultan marks 25-year reign with foundation to support education, community welfare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/selangor-sultan-marks-25-year-reign-with-foundation-to-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/selangor-sultan-marks-25-year-reign-with-foundation-to-support-education-community-welfare/242276"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sharafuddin Idris Shah, presided over the inauguration of Yayasan Sultan Selangor at a Royal Charity Gala Dinner, coinciding with his 25-year reign. Among the attendees were Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Norashikin, and Tengku Muda Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, along with his wife, Datin Paduka Seri Afzaa Fadini Datuk Abdul Aziz. Upon their arrival, the royal couple toured a retrospective exhibition showcasing the Sultan's 25-year rule. During his opening remarks, Tengku Amir Shah, who chaired the gala dinner, emphasized that the foundation, founded as a tribute to his father's Silver Jubilee, aimed to leave a lasting impact on future generations. \"Twenty-five years on the throne is more than a milestone. It is a quarter of a century of service, guidance, and unwavering care for the people of Selangor,\" he stated. The foundation operates on four key pillars: community welfare, education and scholarships, heritage and cultural preservation, and emergency assistance. Collaborating with Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor and the Selangor Youth Community, Yayasan Sultan Selangor will foster opportunities for young people and bolster community welfare. Tengku Amir Shah revealed that the foundation's inaugural scholarship recipient, Atiqah Nor Azlan, commenced her Master's in Public Policy at the University of Oxford in September, expressing optimism that many more Malaysian students would benefit from the foundation's support for education abroad. Proceeds from the gala dinner's fundraising efforts would also be allocated to charitable organizations with longstanding connections to the Sultan and the Selangor royal family. A special documentary, \"25 Years – One Enduring Bond,\" produced by Bernama TV Creative Video Unit, chronicled significant events during the Sultan's 25-year reign.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah last night graced the official launch o...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah inaugurated Yayasan Sultan Selangor on his 25-year reign.",
    "Foundation focuses on community welfare, education, heritage, and emergency assistance.",
    "Atiqah Nor Azlan, inaugural scholarship recipient, started Master's in Public Policy at Oxford."
  ],
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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."
}