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The Sultan of Selangor has encouraged Muslims to demonstrate kindness and care towards animals, including strays and wildlife, as part of Islamic stewardship of the earth, while acknowledging legitimate safety concerns.
Police are investigating Jempol MP Shamsulkahar Deli following reports filed by DAP leaders. The case centres on remarks made during a public ceramah allegedly linking the opposition party to an image deemed disrespectful to the Sultan of Selangor.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam held a 90-minute audience with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Alam Shah in Klang as part of his three-day state visit to Malaysia, reinforcing bilateral ties between the two nations.