RAJA Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah went on a KTM Komuter train ride from Shah Alam to Klang Komuter station at Jalan Besar, as part of Gagasan Rumpun Selangor’s Unity programme.
Upon arrival at the Klang Komuter station, Tengku Amir was greeted by a kompang group.
Klang district officer Amri Ismail, members of uniformed bodies and locals who waited at the station’s entrance greeted Tengku Amir, who looked relaxed in a red T-shirt as he waved to the crowd.
Tengku Amir was accompanied by Selangor rural development, unity, and consumers committee chairman Rizam Ismail, Selangor human resources and poverty eradication committee chairman V. Papparaidu, Selangor Palace representative Datuk Setia Mohamed Khusrin Munawi, north Klang OCPD Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao, south Klang deputy OCPD Supt Kamal Ariffin Aman Shah, Klang
Royal City Council (MBDK) mayor Datin Paduka Noraini Roslan, MBDK deputy mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif and many other government officers.
Gagasan Rumpun Selangor’s Unity programme is an initiative launched earlier this year to promote unity within the state where Tengku Amir has been making tours to districts in Selangor.
Khusrin told StarMetro that many who waited across the station praised Tengku Amir’s choice of rail travel as it was eco-friendly, seeing that greenhouse gas emissions per km on rail transport are 80 per cent less than travel in a car.
The excited crowd waved the Selangor and Jalur Gemilang flags as Tengku Amir toured Jalan Tengku Kelana, an Indian business enclave popular among tourists.
Tengku Amir warmly greeted the public, who eagerly took the chance to snap selfies with the visiting royalty.
Outside the station, an affable Tengku Amir greeted the crowd and even exchanged a few words with some locals as he made his way to the local Chong Kok Kopitiam established in 1940 on Jalan Stesen known for its roti bakar, soft-boiled eggs and rich Hainanese coffee with butter.
After about 45minutes, Tengku Amir Shah got onto an e-scooter for sightseeing around town.
He also visited the Klang District and Land Office where he was given a briefing.
Tengku Amir was later treated to a sumptuous lunch at the Royal Klang Club (RKC).
RKC is steeped in history as the 123-year-old club was known to be a place where casual gatherings of British planters, civil servants and port administrators were held during colonial times.
RKC vice-president Serjeet Singh said he was excited about the royal visit, adding that he was very happy when Tengku Amir chose to have lunch at the club as this will encourage more young people to be members.
