Editing Selangor (section)

== Government ==
{{further|Government of Selangor}}

The state is a hereditary constitutional monarchy, of which the reigning [[Sultan of Selangor|Sultan]] since 2001 is [[Sultan Sharafuddin|Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah]]. Since 19 June 2018, the [[Menteri Besar]] (chief executive of the state government) is [[Amirudin Shari]], of the [[People's Justice Party (Malaysia)|People's Justice Party]] (PKR) a component party of [[Pakatan Harapan]] (before, [[Pakatan Rakyat]]).<ref name ="Amirudin" />

=== Constitution ===
{{Main|Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959}}
Consisting of 19 chapters and 100 articles, the Constitution of the State of Selangor is the highest form of law in the state. It came into force on 26 February 1959 and was separated into two parts. Under the 1959 constitution, Selangor is a [[constitutional monarchy]].

=== Selangor Sultanate ===
[[File:Sultan-klang.jpg|thumb|The palace of the [[Sultan of Selangor]] in [[Klang, Malaysia|Klang]].]]
{{Main|Sultan of Selangor}}
{{See also|Monarchies of Malaysia}}
The Sultan of Selangor is the constitutional Ruler of Selangor.  The role, powers, and duties of the Sultan are set forth in the 1959 constitution, which proclaims that the office of Sultan is vested with the executive power of the state, are the head of the religion of Islam in the state and the "[[Fount of honour|fountain of honours and dignities]]" in the state.<ref>See Article 38, 39, 48(1) and 50 of the Constitution</ref><ref name="Undang-undang tubuh">{{cite web|title=Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri Selangor|url=http://dewan.selangor.gov.my/undang-undang-tubuh-negeri-selangor-1959|website=dewan.selangor.gov.my|publisher=Dewan Negeri Selangor|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> This position is hereditary and can only be held by a member of Selangor's royal family.  The current ruler is His Royal Highness [[Sultan Sharafuddin|Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah]], who has held this position since 2001.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fulfilling a Ruler's destiny |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2003/3/8/nation/sultan08&sec=nation |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)]] |date=8 March 2003 |access-date=3 June 2011 |last=Kee |first=Hua Chee |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018131333/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2003%2F3%2F8%2Fnation%2Fsultan08&sec=nation |archive-date=18 October 2012}}</ref>

=== State Executive Council ===
{{main|Selangor State Executive Council|List of Chief Ministers of Selangor}}
The State Executive Council, which along with the Sultan is Selangor's executive branch of government, was established by the constitution of 1959. It is composed of the [[List of Menteris Besar of Selangor|Menteri Besar]]—who is its chairman and Selangor's [[head of government]]—and ten other members; all of whom are appointed by the Sultan of Selangor from members of the [[Selangor State Legislative Assembly|State Assembly]].  The current Menteri Besar is [[Malay titles|Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Menteri Besar]] [[Amirudin Shari]].<ref name="Amirudin">{{cite news |title=Amirudin angkat sumpah MB Selangor, Rodziah dilantik EXCO |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/06/439211/amirudin-angkat-sumpah-mb-selangor-rodziah-dilantik-exco |access-date=19 June 2018 |work=[[Berita Harian]] |date=19 June 2018}}</ref>

=== State Assembly ===
{{Main|List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2023–present)#Selangor}}
{{See also|State legislative assemblies of Malaysia}}
The state also has a legislative branch, called the [[Selangor State Assembly]]. It is similar to the [[Parliament of Malaysia|Parliament]] but is limited to making laws relating to the state. Its members are [[Elections in Malaysia|elected]], usually simultaneously with federal elections.  The term of each state assembly member is limited to five years. The state assembly must be dissolved before or once it expires its term for a fresh election of its members.

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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Affiliation
! rowspan="2" |Coalition/Party Leader
! rowspan="2" |Status
! colspan="2" |Seats
|-
![[2023 Selangor state election|2023 election]]
!Current
|-
|{{Color box|#CC2200|border=darkgray}}<br />{{Color box|#000080|border=darkgray}}
|[[Pakatan Harapan]]<br />[[Barisan Nasional]]
|[[Amirudin Shari]]
|Government
|34
|34
|-
|{{Color box|#031e61|border=darkgray}}
|[[Perikatan Nasional]]
|''Vacant''
|[[Opposition (Malaysia)|Opposition]]
|22
|22
|-
! colspan="4" |Government majority
!12
!12
|}

=== List of districts ===
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! Number !! Name !! Population<br />2010 Census<ref>{{cite web|title=Laporan Tinjauan Kajian Rancangan Struktur Negeri Selangor 2035 - A2: Penduduk dan Perancangan Sumber Manusia|url=http://www.jpbdselangor.gov.my/Laporan/RSN_Selangor/laporan-tinjauan/A2.0_PendudukTinjauan.pdf|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124135055/http://www.jpbdselangor.gov.my/Laporan/RSN_Selangor/laporan-tinjauan/A2.0_PendudukTinjauan.pdf|archive-date=24 January 2018|page=A2-3|language=ms}}</ref> !! Area <br />(km<sup>2</sup>) !! Sub-districts !! Note
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| 1 || [[Gombak District|Gombak]] || 682,226 || 650.08<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Gombak Profil Gombak|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/gombak.php/pages/view/18?mid=61|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=26 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626000249/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/gombak.php/pages/view/18?mid=61|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Ulu Klang]], [[Ampang, Selangor|Ampang]], [[Setapak]], [[Batu Caves]], [[Selayang]], [[Rawang, Selangor|Rawang]], [[Taman Templer (state constituency)|Taman Templer]], [[Sungai Buloh]], [[Kundang]], Batu 20, [[Kampung Sungai Pusu]] || The meaning of Gombak is unknown but it is believed that the name comes from a village in [[Setapak]] called gombak ([[Gombak Setia (state constituency)|Gombak Setia]]). The district was created on 1 February 1974, the same day when [[Kuala Lumpur]] was declared a Federal Territory. Gombak is one of the few districts that has many cities and all of its sub-districts are cities except Batu 20, [[Kampung Sungai Pusu]], and [[Setapak]]. Popular tourism places include [[Zoo Negara]], [[Batu Caves]], and [[Forest Research Institute Malaysia]].

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| 2 || [[Hulu Langat District|Hulu Langat]] || 1,156,585 || 829.44<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Langat Latar Belakang|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/hululangat.php/pages/view/125?mid=16|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=1 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601183221/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/hululangat.php/pages/view/125?mid=16|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Kajang]], [[Beranang]], [[Cheras, Kuala Lumpur|Cheras]], [[Hulu Langat (federal constituency)|Hulu Langat]], Hulu Semenyih, Kelanang, Tanjong 12, Tarun, Sungai Makau, Sungai Lui, Sungai Kembong Beranang, Sri nanding, Simpang Balak, Rumah Murah Sungai Lui, Kampung Sungai Tangkas, Kacau, Kampung Pasir Batu 14 Semenyih, Desa Raya, Sungai Raya, Batu 26, Batu 23.
 || The name Hulu Langat means the beginning of [[Langat River]]. Hulu Langat has many major cities which are mostly located in the north of the district, such as [[Cheras, Kuala Lumpur|Cheras]] and [[Kajang]]. Popular tourism places includes Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest<ref>{{cite web|title=Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest|url=https://www.malaysia-traveller.com/sungai-congkak.html|website=malaysia-traveller.com|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref> and [[Gabai River]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gabai Waterfall, Hulu Langat|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/gabai-waterfall-hulu-langat/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=31 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131000412/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/gabai-waterfall-hulu-langat/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 3 || [[Hulu Selangor District|Hulu Selangor]] || 198,132|| 1,740.46<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Selangor Guna Tanah|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/huluselangor.php/pages/view/75?mid=42|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=22 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622153123/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/huluselangor.php/pages/view/75?mid=42|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Kuala Kubu Bharu]], Sungai Chick, [[Ulu Yam]], Ulu Yam Baru, [[Kerling, Selangor|Kerling]], Kuala Kalumpang, Sungai Gumut, [[Serendah]], Peretak, [[Sungai Choh]], [[Bukit Beruntung]], [[Bukit Sentosa]] || The name Hulu Selangor means the beginning of river of selangor. Hulu Selangor have a city but majority of the settlements in the district are villages. The district is still largely covered with forests. Popular tourism places include [[Bukit Kutu]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Bukit Kutu (Gunung Kutu)|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/bukit-kutu-gunung-kutu/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=23 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123100811/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/bukit-kutu-gunung-kutu/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Kerling Hot Spring.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerling Hot Spring|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/kerling-hot-spring/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125021031/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/kerling-hot-spring/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 4 || [[Klang District|Klang]] || 861,189 || 626.78<ref>{{cite web|title=Klang District Background|url=http://www.luas.gov.my/icm/knowledge_center/bckground_general.htm|website=luas.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref> || [[Klang (city)|Klang]], [[Kapar]], [[Bukit Raja]], [[Port Klang]], [[Pandamaran]], Telok Menegun, [[Taman Sri Muda]], [[Kota Kemuning]], Bukit Kemuning, Batu 4. || The origin of the Klang name is unknown. The Royal Town of [[Klang (city)|Klang]], which is also the former capital of the state. [[Port Klang]] played a major role in Malaysia economy. There are many popular tourist hotspots in the district, such as [[Istana Alam Shah]], [[Klang Royal Town Mosque]], [[Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery]], [[Tanjung Harapan]], [[Pulau Ketam]] and Little India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Little India, Jalan tengku Kelana|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/little-india/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125021034/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/little-india/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 5 || [[Kuala Langat District|Kuala Langat]] || 224,648 || 858<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Kuala Langat Profil Kuala Langat|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/kualalangat.php/pages/view/19?mid=42|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=16 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616081306/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/kualalangat.php/pages/view/19?mid=42|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Bandar Saujana Putra]], [[Jenjarom]], Kanchong Darat, [[Sijangkang]], Tongkah, [[Teluk Datok]], Telok, Sungai Raba, [[Morib]], Permatang Pasir, Kelanang Batu 6, Kanchong, Chodoi, Bukit Changgang, Batu, [[Jugra]] || Kuala Langat name derives from the combination of the word "Kuala" (river confluence) and Langat (from the [[Langat River]]).
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| 6 || [[Kuala Selangor District|Kuala Selangor]] || 209,590 || 1,194.52<ref>{{cite web|title=Laporan Profil Daerah - Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Daerah Kuala Selangor|url=http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/jps@komuniti_terbaru.ppt.pdf|website=apps.water.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|page=7|archive-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010092645/http://apps.water.gov.my/jpskomuniti/dokumen/jps@komuniti_terbaru.ppt.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> || Api-api, [[Kuala Selangor]], [[Bukit Melawati (state constituency)|Bukit Melawati]], [[Ijok (state constituency)|Ijok]], [[Kampung Kuantan]], Kuala Sungai Buloh, Pasangan, Ulu Tinggi, Ujong Permatang, Tambak Jawa, Taman PKNS, Sungai Sembilang, Simpang 3 Ijok, Pasir Penambang, Simpang 3, Parit Mahang, Kg. Baru Hulu Tiram Buruk, Bukit Talang, Bukit Belimbing.
 || The word "Kuala" means the meeting between two or more rivers while the word Selangor comes from the name of the river located in the district, [[Selangor River]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuala|url=https://glosbe.com/ms/en/kuala|website=glosbe.com|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref> The combination of two words generates the name Kuala Selangor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuala Selangor - The Land of History, Firefly, Seafood And Eagle|url=http://www.kuala-selangor.com/|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913052638/http://kuala-selangor.com/|archive-date=13 September 2017}}</ref> Popular place to visit includes Bukit Melawati,<ref>{{cite web|title=Malawati Hill|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/bukit-malawati-malawati-hill/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125021037/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/bukit-malawati-malawati-hill/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Kuala Selangor Nature Park]] and Kampung Kuantan Fireflies.<ref name="fireflies">{{cite web|title=Kampung Kuantan Fireflies|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/kampung-kuantan-fireflies/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125020152/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/kampung-kuantan-fireflies/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 7 || [[Petaling District|Petaling]] || 1,812,633 || 484.32<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Petaling Sejarah Daerah Petaling|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/petaling.php/pages/view/27?mid=114|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=26 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526175048/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/petaling.php/pages/view/27?mid=114|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Petaling Jaya]], [[Subang Jaya]], [[Shah Alam]], [[Damansara, Selangor|Damansara]], [[Bandar Sri Damansara]], [[Country Heights]], [[Puchong]], [[Puchong Jaya]], [[Puchong Perdana]], [[Batu Tiga]], [[Sungai Besi]], [[Serdang, Selangor|Serdang]], Glenmarie, Penaga, Merbau Sempak, Kayu Ara, Desa Puchong. || The name Petaling comes from an extinct species of tree called Petaling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sejarah Ringkas Daerah Petaling|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/petaling.php/pages/view/27|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|language=ms|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125020506/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/petaling.php/pages/view/27|url-status=dead}}</ref> Petaling has many major cities such as [[Petaling Jaya]], [[Shah Alam]], and [[Subang Jaya]]. Popular tourism places include [[Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque]], [[Bandar Sunway]], and [[1 Utama]]
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| 8 || [[Sabak Bernam District|Sabak Bernam]] || 105,777 || 997.1<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Sabak Bernam Profil Daerah|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sabakbernam.php/pages/view/38?mid=54|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=21 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621053807/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sabakbernam.php/pages/view/38?mid=54|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Sabak (state constituency)|Sabak]], [[Sungai Besar]], [[Sekinchan]]. || The name Sabak Bernam comes from the story that this place is opened by six friends ([[Bahasa Melayu|Malay]] : Sahabat berenam).<ref>{{cite web|title=Sejarah Ringkas Daerah Sabak Bernam|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sabakbernam.php/pages/view/51|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|language=ms|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125020519/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sabakbernam.php/pages/view/51|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sabak Bernam main economic activity is agriculture and it is popular for its paddy fields especially in [[Sekinchan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sekinchan Paddy Field|url=http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/sekinchan-paddy-field/|website=tourismselangor.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125021025/http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/sekinchan-paddy-field/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| 9 || [[Sepang District|Sepang]] || 211,361 || 599.66<ref>{{cite web|title=Portal Rasmi PDT Sepang Data Keluasan|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sepang.php/pages/view/22?mid=65|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821094259/http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sepang.php/pages/view/22?mid=65|url-status=dead}}</ref> ||[[Puchong]], Bukit Puchong 2, 16 Sierra, Taman Putra Prima, Taman Mas, Taman Putra Perdana, Taman Meranti Jaya, [[Pulau Meranti]], [[Cyberjaya]], [[Dengkil]], [[Beranang]], [[Salak Tinggi]]. || The name Sepang is taken from a tree called Sepang.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sejarah Daerah Sepang|url=http://www2.selangor.gov.my/sepang.php/pages/view/76?mid=43|website=ww2.selangor.gov.my|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=13 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313225155/https://www.selangor.gov.my/sepang.php/pages/view/76?mid=43|url-status=dead}}</ref> Popular tourism places include [[Sepang International Circuit]], [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] and [[Cyberjaya]].
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=== List of local authorities ===
There are 12 local authorities in Selangor,<ref>{{cite web|title=Senarai PBT di Malaysia - Selangor|url=http://www.epbt.gov.my/osc/PBT2_index.cfm?Neg=10&Taraf=0&S=2|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215223629/http://www.epbt.gov.my/osc/PBT2_index.cfm?Neg=10&Taraf=0&S=2|archive-date=15 December 2017}}</ref> namely:
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# [[Ampang Jaya Municipal Council]] (MPAJ)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya|url=http://www.mpaj.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Hulu Selangor Municipal Council]] (MPHS)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor|url=http://www.mdhs.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Kajang Municipal Council]] (MPKJ)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Perbandaran Kajang|url=http://www.mpkj.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Klang Royal City Council]] (MBDK)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang|url=http://www.mpklang.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Kuala Langat Municipal Council]] (MPKL)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Daerah Kuala Langat|url=http://www.mdkl.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-date=15 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615041330/http://mdkl.gov.my/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
# [[Kuala Selangor Municipal Council]] (MPKS)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Daerah Kuala Selangor|url=http://www.mdks.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Petaling Jaya City Council]] (MBPJ)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya|url=http://www.mbpj.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Sabak Bernam District Council]] (MDSB)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Daerah Sabak Bernam|url=http://www.mdsb.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Selayang Municipal Council]] (MPS)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Perbandaran Selayang|url=http://www.mps.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Sepang Municipal Council]] (MPSepang)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Perbandaran Sepang|url=http://www.mpsepang.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Shah Alam City Council]] (MBSA)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam|url=http://www.mbsa.gov.my/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
# [[Subang Jaya City Council]] (MBSJ)<ref>{{cite web|title=Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya|url=https://portal.mbsj.gov.my/ms|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
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