Malaysia has just claimed a new regional record, with a towering new landmark rising above Shah Alam in the state of Selangor. The 120-metre Selangor State Flagpole at Dataran Selangor, located at Kelab Shah Alam Selangor (KSAS), has officially been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the tallest flagpole in Southeast Asia, at a total project cost of RM8.5 million approved by the Selangor State Government.
The flagpole was built on the inspiration and royal decree of His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who expressed his wish for a tall and iconic flagpole to serve as a landmark of pride for the state.
The Selangor Royal Office shared the announcement on its official Facebook page, highlighting the significance of the project to the royal institution and the people of Selangor.
Beyond its scale, the flagpole carries deep symbolic meaning. According to the Selangor Royal Office, it serves as a symbol of sovereignty, the unity of Selangor's multi-racial population, and the people's loyalty to the Royal Institution, values that sit at the heart of the state's identity.
As a gesture of national unity, His Royal Highness also consented for the Jalur Gemilang, Malaysia's national flag, to be flown on the pole during Hari Merdeka celebrations for 10 days each year, covering five days before and five days after August 31.
Standing at 120 metres, the flagpole is not merely a feat of engineering but a statement of statehood. For Selangor, it is a symbol that can be seen from miles around, and one that now holds the record for the entire Southeast Asian region.
