Selangor Sultan Reminds Govt Workers To Avoid Corruption

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Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah reminded government officials and civil servants in Selangor, especially in district offices and local authorities, to be more responsible at work and avoid corruption.
The Selangor ruler said heads of departments also need to ensure abuse of power does not occur in their respective departments.
“I do not want to hear any more stories about fraudulent land transfers or issuance of business licences for personal interest,” he said.
His Royal Highness was delivering a royal address when gracing the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th State Assembly in Shah Alam today.
Last month, Selangor Land and Mines Office director Yusri Zakariah confirmed seven staff of the Klang District and Land Office were among 17 civil servants arrested over illegal land transfer activities.
Sultan Sharafuddin also said state development planning must emphasise benefitting the people and not just making profits.
Selangor state legislative assembly in Shah Alam, SelangorHis Royal Highness also wants all elected representatives to serve the people and devise programmes to ensure the community’s well-being.
“I want to see my government and the public service in Selangor carry out their responsibilities with full integrity, efficiency, and competitiveness,” he said.
The sultan also hoped the RM1.774 billion flood mitigation projects by the federal and state governments would be expedited because delays can cause huge losses, not only to the people but also to the state government.
Sultan Sharafuddin also wants the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to be increased in strategic locations so that criminal acts can be detected immediately.
“I also call on the police and fire authorities to always be ready to carry out their duties to maintain security in this state,” he said.
Tahfiz safety and deviant teachings
Meanwhile, Sultan Sharafuddin also decreed for the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) to improve safety in tahfiz schools, including fire prevention equipment that must be in good condition and approved by the Fire Department.
In fact, tahfiz schools that are not registered and do not meet the requirements should be closed, he said.
Jais was also reminded to continue to combat deviant teachings and strive to hold programmes to further strengthen the faith of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Muslims.
His Royal Highness also wants Jais and Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (Yide) to help orphans and asnaf (tithe recipients) children to ensure they receive basic needs as well as a good and complete education.
“I hope there are no individuals or certain groups who use the orphans and asnaf groups in this state for personal interests and profits,” he said.
Meanwhile, the sultan said Ramadan bazaar licences should be given to those who really want to do business and not be manipulated or sold to other parties.
“The sale of Ramadan bazaar licences to third parties will cause the prices of goods to become expensive, and the people will feel burdened,” he added.
- Bernama

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