By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin graced a dinner ceremony last night in conjunction with the opening of the First Meeting of the Second Session of the 15th State Legislative Assembly.
Their Royal Highnesses were accompanied by Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah at the event held at the Concorde Hotel, said the Selangor State Secretary Office in a post on social media site X.
The banquet was also attended by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, State Speaker Lau Weng San, Selangor State Secretary Datuk Haris Kasim, state executive councillors, state assemblymen, and members of the Selangor Council of the Royal Court.
Others present include the Orang Besar Istana, Orang Besar Daerah, and state government officers.
Guests were entertained with various cultural dance and singing performances.
The current Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting will meet for 10 days from February 27 to March 11.
During the royal address at the opening ceremony on Tuesday (February 27), Sultan Sharafuddin reminded the assemblymen that proceedings must be conducted with integrity, and cautioned against spreading misinformation and inciting sensitive issues.
His Royal Highness said the Speaker and lawmakers should focus on debates and issues which benefits the people and state.
The Ruler also commended the state government for its strong financial performance last year, highlighting its various achievements, but stressed the importance of managing revenue well and utilising it for the people’s prosperity.
Separately, Sultan Sharafuddin told the state civil servants to avoid carelessness and laziness at work and urged them to have a sense of urgency in their service to the public.
His Royal Highness cited the delays in several infrastructural projects as examples of negligence and laziness among the civil service that affected the people.
