SHAH ALAM, Sept 17 — Raja Azlan Raja Ideris, the second son of former Selangor state executive councillor Datuk Raja Ideris Raja Ahmad, said his father always put the people’s welfare first, even as his health declined and he appeared less in public.
His commitment to serving the community became second nature to him, owing to his extensive experience in the political landscape, particularly through Barisan Nasional (BN) and Selangor Umno.
“Family members, neighbours, political allies, or anyone who knew him would attest that my father was always dedicated to working for the people, even when he was not getting enough rest.
“I believe the younger generation, especially in politics, can learn from my late father. He was always looking for ways to help others and never stopped working for the people,” Raja Azlan told Bernama at the Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum in Section 5 today.
He added that last month, Raja Ideris had received visits from family and friends when he was admitted to the KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Many expressed their gratitude for his father’s contributions during his active years in politics.
Earlier today, Raja Ideris, who served as the state assemblyman for Sabak (1990 to 2008) and Sungai Air Tawar (2008 to 2013), died of old age at his residence in Section 7. He was 81.
He also served as an executive council member under the leadership of former Selangor menteri besars Tan Sri Abu Hassan Omar and Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo.
Raja Ideris held portfolios in Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries, as well as Agricultural Modernisation, Natural Resources Management, and Entrepreneurial Development.
His remains were laid to rest at the Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum at 5.40pm, following the funeral prayer at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Aziz Shah, which was attended by about 400 congregants.
