KLANG, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that his views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government.

Instead, His Royal Highness said such matters were raised to ensure that the welfare and well-being of the people remained a top priority.

“I do not want the people to view my criticisms as a dispute or conflict between me and the government. Instead, I want every criticism to be seen as part of my responsibility to ensure that the state administration always looks after the interests of the people and the future of Selangor.

“However, what saddens me is that the criticisms or ‘titah’ (royal pronouncements), as they are referred to in royal parlance, have been misinterpreted by certain quarters and a handful of politicians, as though I intend to interfere in the affairs of the state government or practise absolute monarchy,” Sultan Sharafuddin said.