KLANG: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today attended a Royal Tea Reception with 1,500 retirees, investors and civil servants at Istana Alam Shah here to mark the Silver Jubilee of his reign.
Also present were the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, and the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah.
Upon arrival, the royal couple and the Raja Muda were received by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin.
The reception was the final of five events organised to mark the Silver Jubilee.
At the event, Sultan Sharafuddin launched the book Lakaran Indah Institusi Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Selangor.
In his address, Selangor Public Service Commission chairman Datuk Haris Kasim said Nov 22, 2001, was a historic date as it marked Sultan Sharafuddin's proclamation as the ninth Sultan of Selangor.
"Over the past 25 years, Selangor has continued to progress as a dynamic, prosperous and competitive state, with Your Royal Highness remaining the guardian of the state's sovereignty, a symbol of unity among the people and a pillar of stability for the Selangor Sultanate.
"Your Royal Highness's decrees, advice and views on upholding the sanctity of Islam, harmony among the multiracial community and the well-being of the people have always guided the state administration," he said.
Haris said the strength of the civil service depended on the quality, competence and integrity of its workforce. He urged state civil servants to take the Sultan's advice as a guide in discharging their duties to the state and its people.
"An outstanding civil servant is not judged solely by efficiency in carrying out duties, but also by character, honesty in upholding the trust placed in them, courtesy in delivering services and dedication to safeguarding the people's interests," he said.
He said Sultan Sharafuddin held a special place in the hearts of state civil servants because he had served in the public sector before ascending the throne.
The Sultan had served at the Selangor State Secretary's Office, the Kuala Lumpur District Office and the Royal Malaysia Police in Kuala Lumpur, giving him first-hand experience of government administration and the responsibilities involved in serving the public.
Haris said the Sultan's emphasis on integrity, efficiency, discipline and good governance reflected the values shaped by his experience in the civil service.
On the book launch, he said the publication documented the history and development of the state administration and recorded the contributions of 32 individuals who had served as state secretary across different eras.
The book, he added, paid tribute to their service and legacy while preserving institutional knowledge and offering guidance to future generations of civil servants.
Haris said it was expected to inspire current state administrators to honour their predecessors' contributions and continue their legacy of dedicated public service under Sultan Sharafuddin's reign. – BERNAMA
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