Selangor urges unity politics to maintain investment stability

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Sultan Sharafuddin stressed the principles of accountability in managing religious funds, including Tabung Haji, and urged politicians to avoid excessive politics that disrupts harmony.
He warned that repeated exploitation of racial and religious issues could fuel tensions, undermining stability and investor confidence in Selangor.
The Sultan linked Selangor’s investment success to diversity, political stability and inclusiveness, and urged all leaders to put the people’s interests ahead of politics.

This article was translated from the original. Read the original version by our correspondent here.

Palace warning on governance and politics

The Edge Malaysia reported that Sultan Sharafuddin said Tabung Haji was established to help Muslims in Malaysia save money to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, and that mismanagement and alleged misuse should not occur.

He stressed that the principles of accountability and responsibility also apply to the management of funds for other religious purposes, including places of worship of various faiths and orphanages. In a special interview marking 25 years of his reign as Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin also expressed frustration with excessive, unproductive politics.

He reminded politicians that they are entitled to debate policies, put forward differing ideas and compete for public support, but that politics must not come at the expense of racial harmony or interfaith understanding. He also advised leaders to avoid sensitive remarks that could hurt others and to think before they speak.

Diversity seen as an economic advantage for Selangor

According to Sultan Sharafuddin, Selangor’s strength has always lain in its people of different races, religions and cultures, who have lived, worked and prospered together for generations. He warned that social media enables messages to reach millions of people within minutes, increasing the risk that irresponsible remarks could inflame emotions, deepen mistrust and create tensions between communities.

He said everyone loses when racial and religious issues are repeatedly used to divide society or stoke fear and suspicion. Sultan Sharafuddin linked Selangor’s success to the state’s diversity, stability and inclusiveness, adding that investors come because they see Selangor as a peaceful and forward-looking state.

He added that young people want opportunities, quality education, good jobs, affordable housing and a better future. Accordingly, he advised all political leaders, regardless of party, to put the people’s interests above political interests, uphold the spirit of moderation, and respect the Federal Constitution and the right of other religions to be practised peacefully and harmoniously.

In our previous article, efforts to strengthen Tabung Haji’s governance were discussed as the institution proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, including a ban on appointing active politicians to its board of directors. We also highlighted how the release of a royal commission of inquiry report raised renewed concerns about governance weaknesses, financial risks and political influence over key Tabung Haji decisions during 2014–2020.

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