The Selangor Royal Council has dismissed claims made by several political leaders alleging that the decree issued by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, amounted to interference in the state government’s administration.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, the council stressed that the Sultan’s royal address during the opening of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting on April 20 was fully in line with the Constitutional Monarchy system practised in Malaysia.
The council explained that the Sultan’s remarks were not intended as interference, but rather as guidance to ensure the state administration operates according to the Federal Constitution and the Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959.
According to the statement shared through the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, the Sultan’s decree was aimed at ensuring that all actions taken by the state government comply with the law while safeguarding the interests and wellbeing of the people.
The council further clarified that Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is required to consult the Sultan on matters related to state administration and public welfare.
It said such consultations allow the Sultan to be informed of the actual situation involving state affairs, enabling His Royal Highness to express views and advice before decisions are finalised.
The statement added that the Sultan’s advice and reprimands are based solely on the interests of the rakyat and are not influenced by any political agenda. It also stressed the importance of effective action instead of empty promises in addressing public issues.
The Royal Council revealed that the Sultan frequently receives direct complaints from the public involving issues such as floods, garbage collection and pothole-ridden roads.
It noted that these complaints are not anonymous, as complainants provide complete personal details, reflecting their genuine hope that the Sultan will pay attention to the hardships they face.
The council also emphasised that under the Constitutional Monarchy system, the Sultan is not merely a “rubber stamp”, but plays an important role as a check-and-balance mechanism over the executive branch.
At the same time, members of the Royal Council expressed confidence in the wisdom and experience of the Sultan, highlighting his 25 years of service as Sultan and 33 years as Crown Prince.
They added that the Sultan fully understands his responsibilities under the law and continues to carry out his duties in accordance with the principles of Malaysia’s Constitutional Monarchy system.
