Allegation of backdoor government inaccurate - Sultan of Selangor

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, said the allegation that the Federal Government is a “backdoor government” or was formed after a power seizure is baseless and should stop.

According to the Ruler, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is granted the power to use his discretion as enshrined in the law.

“We recently saw the change of administration in the Federal Government led by Perikatan Nasional.

“I myself had followed the development of the change of administration, which was implemented by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong with great care, and after careful and open discourse was held in line with the provisions in the Federal Constitution," he said in his royal address during the opening of the third term of the 14th Selangor Legislative Assembly sitting today.

Sultan Sharafuddin said talk that the current government is a backdoor government or what transpired was a power seizure should stop immediately.

"The allegations regarding the formation of the Federal Government as a backdoor government or a coup are completely inaccurate and must be stopped immediately," he said.

The Sultan of Selangor also wanted politicians to maintain political stability and focus on issues that were more beneficial to the Selangor State administration.

"Politicians are seen to be constantly having differences in never ending political issues until they forget their actual responsibility of implementing the trust given by the people for their wellbeing.

"The people are tired and worried witnessing the political strife in the country since the 14th general election up to today,” he added.