Tengku Amir Shah

Tengku Amir was born on 12 December 1990 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, as the third child and first son of the then Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Idris Shah. His mother, Cik Puan Nur Lisa Idris (born Lisa Davis), was born in the United States.{{cite news |title=Life's a simple and beautiful journey, says Sultan |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DkAhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aHsFAAAAIBAJ&dq=sharafuddin%20of%20selangor&pg=1474%2C440681 |work=New Straits Times |date=11 December 2002 |pages=6–8 |access-date=3 June 2011}} As such, he has half American ancestry. He has two elder paternal half-sisters, Tengku Zerafina and Tengku Zatashah.

On 3 May 2002, aged 11, Tengku Amir was proclaimed Raja Muda of Selangor.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah, 11, appointed Raja Muda of Selangor |url=http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2002&dt=0613&pub=utusan_express&sec=Home_News&pg=hn_05.htm&arc=hive |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=13 June 2002 |access-date=3 June 2011}} He was formally installed on 8 October 2016 at Istana Alam Shah, Klang.{{cite news|author1=Wani Muthiah|title=Tengku Amir takes Selangor crown prince oath|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/10/08/tengku-amir-takes-selangor-crown-prince-oath/|access-date=27 February 2018|work=The Star (Malaysia) |date=8 October 2016}}{{cite news|author1=BERNAMA|title=Tengku Amir Shah proclaimed Raja Muda of Selangor|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/358357|access-date=27 February 2018|work=Malaysiakini|date=8 October 2016|author1-link=BERNAMA}}

Tengku Amir received his primary education at Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah dimasyhur sebagai Raja Muda Selangor |url=http://m.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/tengku-amir-shah-dimasyhur-sebagai-raja-muda-selangor-1.392231 |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=8 October 2016 |access-date=16 June 2019 }} He then attended Wellington College in the United Kingdom and graduated in 2009.{{cite news |title=Prince Caring |url=http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/11/14/lifefocus/5090988&sec=lifefocus |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221105537/http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/11/14/lifefocus/5090988&sec=lifefocus |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 February 2013 |work=The Star (Malaysia) |last=Kee |first=Hua Chee |date=4 November 2009 |access-date=3 June 2011 }} Tengku Amir graduated from the University of Leeds with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology in 2014.{{cite web|title=Royal Patron|url=http://www.yrms.org.my/about-us/royal-patron/|website=Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor|access-date=27 February 2018}}

In late 2014, pictures of Tengku Amir wearing military uniform were leaked and went viral. It was later confirmed that he was enrolling into Officers Cadet School in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan to pursue a military career.{{cite web |title=Gambar Raja Muda Selangor jalani latihan kadet di KTD |url=https://www.mynewshub.tv/hangat/4-gambar-raja-muda-selangor-jalani-latihan-kadet-di-ktd/ |website=MYNEWSHUB |date=11 October 2014 |access-date=22 June 2019 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/utama/berjiwa-rakyat-inspirasi-raja-muda-1.35057 |author=Abdul Yazid Alias |date=11 December 2014 |title=Berjiwa rakyat, inspirasi Raja Muda |work=Utusan Malaysia |access-date=14 September 2019}} He enrolled in Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey on 3 May 2015. He attended the Commissioning Course Intake 152 and graduated on 15 April 2016.{{cite news |url=https://m.utusan.com.my/rencana/tidak-kekok-jalani-kehidupan-ala-tentera-tengku-amir-shah-1.367422 |title=Tidak kekok jalani kehidupan ala tentera – Tengku Amir Shah |author=Sharil Shariff |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=7 August 2016 |access-date=18 August 2019}}

Tengku Amir was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (Leftenan Muda) in the 17th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (Para), a regiment of the 10th Parachute Brigade in Malaysian Army in a ceremony on 19 July 2016, which was held at Terendak Camp, Malacca.{{cite news |title=Anak raja leftenan muda |url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/node/152977/amp |work=Harian Metro |date=20 July 2016 |access-date=24 June 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://selangorkini.my/2017/12/tengku-amir-shah-inspirasi-belia/|title=Tengku Amir Shah inspirasi belia|last1=Afeeqa Afeera|last2=Afix Redzuan|date=13 December 2017|work=Selangorkini|language=ms|access-date=6 September 2019}} When asked why he chose to join Malaysian Army instead of following his father's footstep by joining Malaysian Navy, he said that he was attracted to the challenge offered by the army which demanded strong physical and mental endurance.{{cite news |title=Raja Muda sahut cabaran sertai RAMD |url= https://selangorkini.my/?p=116714?p=116714 |work=Selangor Kini |author=Ermizi Muhammad |date=19 July 2016 |access-date=25 June 2019 }}

Tengku Amir attended and passed the Basic Rapid Deployment Force Course (APAC) Series 2/2016, which was held from 5 September until 2 October 2016. He is the only member of the royal family who had done so.{{cite web |title=Majlis Pemakaian beret merun dan sayap penerjunan kehormat kepada DYTM Tengku Raja Muda Selangor |url=http://apps.mafhq.mil.my/index.php/my/2016-03-29-11-08-38/2018-01-19-09-23-33/2017/685-majlis-pemakaian-beret-merun-dan-sayap-penerjunan-kehormat-kepada-dytm-tengku-raja-muda-selangor |website=Malaysian Army Force Headquarters |date=15 March 2017 |access-date=15 June 2019}} He received the maroon beret and parachutist badge on 15 March 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/node/213642|title=Raja Muda Selangor terima anugerah|last=Abdul Hamid|first=Rizanizam|date=15 March 2017|work=Harian Metro|access-date=15 June 2019|language=ms}} He was promoted to Lieutenant on 15 April 2017, and later Captain on 19 November 2020 after taking promotion examinations between July and September 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2021/03/793912/sultan-selangor-berkenan-ke-majlis-pemakaian-kenaikan-pangkat |title=Sultan Selangor berkenan ke majlis pemakaian kenaikan pangkat |author=Ruwaida Md Zain |date=8 March 2021 |work=Berita Harian |language=ms |access-date=8 March 2021}} However, his rank conferment ceremony was delayed to 8 March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tengku Amir was formally installed as the crown prince in 2016, at the age of 26. His installation ceremony was held in two parts, one week apart.

The first part was held on 8 October 2016 at the Balairung Seri, Istana Alam Shah, Klang. In the ceremony, Tengku Amir took the oath as Crown Prince in front of his father, the Sultan and the queen consort, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin. Tengku Amir also signed the decree witnessed by his uncle, the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor, Tengku Sulaiman Shah, Shah Alam High Court judge, Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah and Selangor state secretary, Datuk Mohd Amin Ahmad Ahya.

Then, Sharafuddin of Selangor presented a royal regalia, the Crown Prince of Selangor's Most Illustrious Kris (Malay: Keris Kebesaran Yang Amat Mulia Raja Muda Selangor) to Tengku Amir, symbolising him being officially installed as the Crown Prince of Selangor.

The ceremony was also attended by his half-sister, Tengku Zatashah and her husband, Aubry Mennesson, and the fellow members of the royal family, the then Defence Minister, Hishammuddin Hussein and wife, Tengku Marsilla Tengku Abdullah, Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Noh Omar, Menteri Besar of Selangor, Azmin Ali, inspector-general of police, Khalid Abu Bakar, Malaysian Army chief general, Zulkifeli Mohd Zin, Selangor State Executive Council members, state assembly persons and government officers. It ended with prayer led by Selangor mufti, Mohd Tamyes Abdul Wahid. As per tradition, he then set out for a seven days travel outside the state.

Tengku Amir returned on the 15 October 2016. The returning ceremony was called Istiadat Menghadap dan Menjunjung Duli (Greet and serve the king ceremony) and was also held at the Balairung Seri, Istana Alam Shah.{{cite news |date=15 October 2016 |title=Pemasyhuran gelaran Raja Muda berlangsung penuh istiadat |url=https://selangorkini.my/2016/10/pemasyhuran-gelaran-raja-muda-berlangsung-penuh-istiadat/ |access-date=29 August 2019 |work=SelangorKini}}

Tengku Laksamana Selangor and the sons of the nobles, accompanied by Tengku Paduka Shah Bandar to Balairung Seri, were present at the ceremony. Tengku Paduka Shah Bandar also brought and laid the Quran on the table at the throne accompanied by Tengku Setia. Sharafuddin of Selangor and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin then arrived with Tengku Laksamana Selangor as Head of the Royal Customs of Selangor leading, Engku Seri Perdana carrying the kris and Tengku Panglima Besar Selangor.

Tengku Amir walked in to Balairung Seri while holding the kris given by the Sultan earlier in the week. Then, he presented a few souvenir and gifts to his father. After the Sultan accepted his gifts, Tengku Amir took his seat at the Raja Muda throne.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah sempurnakan istiadat pemasyhuran Raja Muda Selangor |url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/tengku-amir-shah-sempurnakan-istiadat-pemasyhuran-raja-muda-selangor-119428%3famp=1 |work=Astro Awani |author=Harits Asyraf Hasnan |date=15 October 2016 |access-date=20 July 2019 }}{{cite news |title=Pulang ke istana |url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/node/174393/amp |work=Harian Metro |author=Fuad Hadinata Yaacob |date=16 October 2016 |access-date=29 July 2019}}

Tengku Amir was also congratulated by Tengku Indera Setia Selangor, Tengku Ahmad Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, who represented the other heirs and royal family members, and members of the Selangor Council of the Royal Court. Selangor mufti, Datuk Mohd Tamyes Abdul Wahid again led the prayer at the end of the ceremony.

One of his official duties include welcoming the newly elected Yang di-Pertuan Agong upon their arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for their oath swearing ceremony. This is because despite its name, the airport is located in Sepang, which is in Selangor.

He welcomed the arrival of Muhammad V of Kelantan on 13 December 2016 upon his arrival at Kompleks Bunga Raya, KLIA. Muhammad V took a flight from Kota Bharu, Kelantan for his swearing in ceremony as the fifteenth Yang-di Pertuan Agong.{{cite news |title=Sultan Muhammad V tiba di Kompleks Bunga Raya |url= https://www.bharian.com.my/node/223331/amp |work=Berita Harian |date=13 December 2016 |access-date=29 July 2019}}{{cite news |title=Raja Muda Selangor sambut Sultan Kelantan di KLIA |url=https://selangorkini.my/2016/12/raja-muda-selangor-sambut-sultan-kelantan-di-klia/ |work=SelangorKini |author=Bernama |date=13 December 2016 |access-date=29 July 2019|author-link=Bernama }} He also welcomed the arrival of Abdullah of Pahang and his queen consort, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah for the Sultan's oath swearing ceremony as the sixteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong when they arrived at KLIA on 31 January 2019, after taking a flight from Kuantan, Pahang.{{cite news |title=Agong: Al-Sultan Abdullah, Tunku Azizah selamat tiba di KLIA |url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/terkini/agong-al-sultan-abdullah-tunku-azizah-selamat-tiba-di-klia-1.832777 |work=Kosmo! |author=Nor Idayu Bosro |date=31 January 2019 |access-date=29 July 2019 |archive-date=28 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728221532/http://www.kosmo.com.my/terkini/agong-al-sultan-abdullah-tunku-azizah-selamat-tiba-di-klia-1.832777 |url-status=dead }}

Tengku Amir attended the 2018 Warrior's Day celebration in Selangor with his father at Selangor Memorial Monument on 31 July 2018. He lay wreaths and pay homage to Malaysian fallen heroes during the event.{{cite news |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/07/455951/sultan-raja-muda-selangor-beri-penghormatan-hari-pahlawan |title=Sultan, Raja Muda Selangor beri penghormatan Hari Pahlawan |author=Norzamira Che Noh |work=Berita Harian |date=31 July 2018 |access-date=18 August 2019}}

He made official visits to different area of Selangor as part of his duties as Raja Muda Selangor. In March 2019, he visited the district Kuala Langat with several members of Selangor royal family for three days. There, he visited a few landmarks such as Muzium Insitu, Mount Jugra and Istana Bandar. He also climbed Mount Nuang and officiated the re-opening of its hiking track.{{cite news |url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/19897/EDISI/Selangor-KL/RMS-tunggang-vespa-ketika-Program-Jelajah-Kuala-Langat |title=RMS tunggang vespa ketika Program Jelajah Kuala Langat |work=Sinar Harian |author=Muhammad Aminnuraliff |date=24 March 2019 |access-date=18 August 2019}} On 11 September 2019, he visited the district Sabak Bernam for three days, making stops at local attraction such as the beach at Bagan Nakhoda Omar and paddy field at Parit 14 Sungai Panjang among others.{{cite news |url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/47435/EDISI/Selangor-KL/Tengku-Amir-Shah-berkampung-di-Sabak-Bernam |title=Tengku Amir Shah berkampung di Sabak Bernam |work=Sinar Harian |date=11 September 2019 |access-date=16 September 2019 |author=Mohd Izzatul Izuan }}

Tengku Amir has been the Pro-chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia since 18 October 2021.

Tengku Amir founded the amateur football competition, Selangor Champions League in 2016.{{cite web |title=Selangor Champions League |url=https://footballselangor.my/selangor-champions-league/ |website=Football Selangor |access-date=17 June 2019 }}

He is also well known to be a sports lover and enjoys playing golf and cycling among other things. He joined a 25 kilometers cycling program, Selangor Industrial Ride 1.0 on 30 July 2017.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir berkenan sertai Selangor Industrial Ride |url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/sukan/tengku-amir-berkenan-sertai-selangor-industrial-ride-1.710751 |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Sinar Harian |date=30 July 2017}} He also led the Selangor leg of the Kuala Lumpur torch run leading up to 2017 Southeast Asian Games.{{cite web |title=Tengku Amir Shah sempurnakan larian obor KL2017 di Selangor |url=http://seagames2017.bernama.com/newsbm.php?id=1379191 |website=BERNAMA |access-date=1 June 2018 |date=5 August 2017}} He joined a run to celebrate the opening of the third bridge of Klang on 17 December 2017. He participated in the "Family Fun Run" category, which involved running for five kilometres along the Raja Muda Nala bridge.{{cite news |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/wilayah/2017/12/364380/raja-muda-selangor-sertai-larian-jambatan-klang |title=Raja Muda Selangor sertai larian jambatan Klang |work=Berita Harian |date=17 December 2017 |access-date=18 August 2019}}

On 18 August 2019, he joined Shah Alam International Enduride, a 155 kilometers relaxing cycling program.{{cite news |url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/negara/tengku-amir-shah-berkenan-sertai-kayuhan-shah-alam-international-enduride-1.956145 |title=Tengku Amir Shah berkenan sertai kayuhan Shah Alam International Enduride |date=18 August 2019 |access-date=18 August 2019 |work=Kosmo! |author=Bernama|author-link=Bernama }}

Tengku Amir is the chairman of the football club, Selangor.{{Cite web |title=Empowering marginalised youth |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/11/empowering-marginalised-youth |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=The Star |language=en}}

After facing four consecutive defeats in August 2016, the head coach of Selangor at the time, Zainal Abidin Hassan was fired from his position.{{cite news |title=Bola sepak: Selangor pecat Zainal Abidin |url= http://m.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/bola-sepak-selangor-pecat-zainal-abidin-1.367487 |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=7 August 2016 |access-date=25 June 2019 }} An internal conflict arose in the football club management between the club president, Azmin Ali, who was also the Menteri Besar of Selangor, and the exco members regarding the compensation payment for the leaving coach, and the amount of money the Government of Selangor should allocate to the football club. The supporters of the club pushed for the president to resign, and voiced their support for Tengku Amir to take over as the club president.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah menjadi pilihan Exco FAS dan kelab penyokong pasukan The Red Giants untuk menjadi presiden |url= http://m.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/tengku-amir-shah-menjadi-pilihan-exco-fas-dan-kelab-penyokong-pasukan-the-red-giants-untuk-menjadi-p-1.380457 |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=9 September 2016 |access-date=25 June 2019 }}{{cite news |title=Exco mahu Tengku Amir |url=http://m.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/exco-mahu-tengku-amir-1.425115 |work=Utusan Malaysia |author=Sufian Hadi Sojak |date=28 December 2016 |access-date=6 July 2019}}

On 23 December 2016, Tengku Amir made a statement on his instagram account, suggesting for Selangor to be revamped and for executive committee (EXCO) members who are involved in politics to step down from their post.{{cite news |author1=Ariffudin Ishak |title=Raja Muda Selangor Desak Exco FAS Berundur |url=http://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/2016/12/23/raja-muda-selangor-desak-exco-fas-berundur/ |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=mStar |date=23 December 2016}}{{cite instagram |user=rmselangor |author=Tengku Amir Shah |title=News and development of FAS |postid=BOW6zoBAk8W |access-date=1 June 2018 |date=23 December 2016}} On 30 December 2016, Azmin resigned from his position as the club president, stated that he "had made the decision to part ways with an organisation and management that is not authoritative and not committed to change for the sake of [returning] the glory of Selangor state football."{{cite news |title=Azmin letak jawatan presiden FAS |url= http://m.utusan.com.my/sukan/bola-sepak/azmin-letak-jawatan-presiden-fas-1.426063 |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=30 December 2016 |access-date=25 June 2019 }}

In another Instagram post posted in February 2017, Tengku Amir outlined seven steps that can be taken to revamp and rejuvenate the football team. In the statement, he also mentioned that although he was flattered by the support received by him from the people to take over Selangor, he believed that Selangor requires someone with more experience to lead the body.{{cite instagram |user=rmselangor |author=Tengku Amir Shah |title=7 Steps in rejuvenating FAS |postid=BQh9MNMFYPs |access-date=1 June 2018 |date=15 February 2017}}{{cite news |author1=Syafiq Aznan |title=Raja Muda Selangor garis 7 langkah pembaharuan FAS |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/248732 |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Berita Harian |date=15 February 2017}} Subsequently, Subahan Kamal was unanimously voted as the new president in an extraordinary congress held on 23 February 2017.{{cite news |title=Subahan Kamal kini Presiden FAS |url= https://www.astroawani.com/berita-sukan/subahan-kamal-kini-presiden-fas-133480%3famp=1 |work=Astro Awani |author=BERNAMA |date=23 February 2017 |access-date=25 June 2019|author-link = BERNAMA}} In an interview in March 2017, Tengku Amir stated that for the time being, he will remain as the royal patron of the football club. He cited his reason as that he was currently involved in a project called Football Selangor, where he is focusing on building the football community by introducing social leagues and community leagues through Selangor Youth Community.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah tubuh Football Selangor |url= https://www.bharian.com.my/node/264234 |work=Berita Harian |date=26 March 2017 |access-date=25 June 2019 }} On 31 May 2018, the departing club president, Subahan Kamal confirmed that Tengku Amir will replace him as the football association's president after he left the sports body.{{cite news |author1=Ahmad Fazli Mohd Yadi |title=Tengku Amir calon terbaik |url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/sukan/8216-tengku-amir-calon-terbaik-8217-1.681731 |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Kosmo! |date=30 May 2018}}{{cite web |title=Subahan confirms Crown Prince RMS will become next Selangor president |url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/malaysia-super-league/893963/subahan-confirms-selangor-crown-prince-rms-will-become-next-red-giants-president/ |website=Fox Sports Asia |access-date=1 June 2018|date=June 2018 }}{{cite news |author1=Nor Azan Fitri Ahmad Hidzir |title=Tengku Amir bakal terajui FAS? |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/mobile/sukan/bola-sepak/tengku-amir-bakal-terajui-fas-1.683247 |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Utusan Malaysia |date=1 June 2018}} He officially became the president of FA Selangor after receiving 81 nominations from 96 affiliates and won uncontested in the extraordinary congress that was held on 3 July 2018.{{cite news |title=Raja Muda Selangor sah Presiden FAS yang baharu |url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/negara/raja-muda-selangor-sah-presiden-fas-yang-baharu-1.702209 |work=Kosmo! |date=3 July 2018 |access-date=9 July 2019 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/07/387092/tengku-amir-officially-new-fas-president |title=Tengku Amir is officially the new FAS president |author=Zulfaizan Mansor |work=New Straits Times |date=3 July 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019}} He stated that his goal as the new president is to make Selangor self-sustaining and become a commercially viable club. He aimed for the club to be able to not rely on state funding in five years.{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/tengku-amir-shah-to-focus-on-financial-independence-raising/npmni9zjp31a1tyvuzacnt7nc |title=Tengku Amir Shah to focus on financial independence, raising Selangor's value |date=28 June 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019 |author=Zulhilmi Zainal |work=Goal.com}}

On 3 November 2018, a group of individuals called an Extraordinary Congress (EC) to elect new executive committee, citing that the appointment of several committee members are not lawful, including the position of several vice-presidents. The subsequent re-election showed total change in all posts, barring Tengku Amir who was re-elected as the president.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah kekal presiden FAS |url=http://www.astroawani.com/berita-sukan/tengku-amir-shah-kekal-presiden-fas-190598 |author=BERNAMA |work=Astro Awani |date=9 November 2018 |access-date=14 June 2019 |author-link=BERNAMA }} However, Tengku Amir later declared that the EC was invalid since it does not followed the proper procedure. It was also held without his consent and was not recognised by him and the association.{{cite news |title= Tengku Amir Shah dismisses FAS Extraordinary Congress as invalid |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2018/11/10/tengku-amir-shah-dismisses-fas-extraordinary-congress-as-invalid/ |author=Joash Ee De Silva |work=The Star (Malaysia) |date=10 November 2018 |access-date=14 June 2019 }} This was supported by the Football Association of Malaysia president, Hamidin Mohd Amin, who said that Tengku Amir is still the president of FAS and the congress was invalid as it was held without the president's consent.{{cite news |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2018/11/12/tengku-amir-is-still-fas-president-says-hamidin/1692605 |title=Tengku Amir is still FAS President, says Hamidin |work=Malay Mail |author=R. Loheswar |date=12 November 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019}} Tengku Amir called the rogue faction to meet him at the palace to voice out their displeasure but only less than half of them attended it.{{cite news |title=Raja Muda Selangor: It's too late now to say sorry |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2018/11/429965/raja-muda-selangor-its-too-late-now-say-sorry-nsttv |work=New Straits Times |author=Farah Azharie |date=10 November 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019}} As a result, he removed 43 affiliate clubs from the association, stating that they no longer hold the same values and dreams as Selangor. The announcement was made through Selangor social media accounts on 15 December 2018.{{cite news |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2018/12/509470/fas-pecat-43-ahli-gabungan |title=FAS pecat 43 ahli gabungan |work=Berita Harian |author=Zulfaizan Mansor |date=15 December 2018 |access-date=18 August 2019}}

Under his leadership, the football club underwent moderate transformation, such as the introduction of membership team cards and season passes to the club supporters in 2019.{{cite web |title=Info tentang pas bermusim |url=https://redgiants.faselangor.my/info-tentang-pas-bermusim/ |website=FA Selangor |access-date=25 July 2019}}{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-my/news/selangor-fa-johan-kamal-hamidon-fan-membership-lower-ticket/scafgr4tlfctzp53x0dto79f |title=Selangor FA's Johan Kamal Hamidon on fan membership, lower ticket prices and Sathiananthan |author=Zulhilmi Zainal |work=Goal.com |date=22 November 2018 |access-date=18 August 2019}}{{cite news |title=Kami banding pas bermusim Selangor, JDT, Kedah, Terengganu; mana paling berbaloi |url=https://semuanyabola.com/kami-banding-pas-bermusim-selangor-jdt-kedah-terengganu-mana-paling-berbaloi/ |work=Semuanya Bola |date=29 January 2019 |access-date=25 July 2019}}{{cite web |title=Red Giants Team Card |url=https://redgiants.faselangor.my/manfaat-teamcard/ |website=FA Selangor |access-date=25 July 2019}}{{cite news |title=Buat Selangor: Kota Rom tidak dibina dalam masa sehari |url=https://www.foxsports.com.my/malaysia/50192/buat-selangor-kota-rom-tidak-dibina-dalam-masa-sehari/amp/ |work=Fox Sports Asia |author=Naim Jaya |access-date=25 July 2019}} On 24 July 2019, he launched the opening of the new training centre and office complex, located at SUK Sports Complex, Section 5, Shah Alam.{{cite news |title=FAS hope new training complex will raise players and coaches' spirits

|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/07/25/fas-hope-new-training-complex-will-raise-players-and-coaches-spirits/ |author=Izzfariq Alias |work=The Star (Malaysia) |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=25 July 2019}} He launched the FAS Soccer School program on 29 September 2019. The program which involved five primary schools in Selangor is responsible for providing skilled coaches services, coaching courses, football equipment and games opportunities to students involved.{{cite news |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2019/09/612147/fas-lancar-soccer-schools/amp |title=FAS lancar Soccer Schools |work=Berita Harian |date=29 September 2019 |access-date=29 September 2019}}

FA Selangor was privatised and renamed as Selangor F.C. on 2 October 2020. It is owned by Red Giants FC Sdn. Bhd., with Tengku Amir as the largest shareholder of the company.{{cite news |url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2020/10/03/tengku-amir-pemilik-selangor-fc/ |title=Tengku Amir pemilik Selangor FC |trans-title=Tengku Amir is the owner of Selangor FC |date=2 October 2020 |access-date=4 October 2020 |author=Muhamad Ardie Putra Suhaimi |language=ms |work=Kosmo!}}

Tengku Amir is a patron of a few charitable organisations, including Cheshire Home and the Raja Muda of Selangor Foundation (Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor) since 2003.

Selangor Youth Community (SAY) is a non-government organisation founded by Tengku Amir. In an exclusive interview with Berita Harian, the crown prince stated that he started the program as an initiative to approach the youth in Selangor and discover their interest.{{cite news |title=Tengku Amir Shah tubuh Football Selangor |url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/264234 |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Berita Harian |date=26 March 2017}}

On 20 November 2018, Tengku Amir launched SAY Ignite, a festival that aimed to celebrate and ignite youths through creative content and social activities such as debate, art showcase, kayak race, introduction to sailing classes, football, poetry recital and forums. It was held at Taman Tasik Shah Alam.{{cite news |title=Igniting youth spirit through creativity |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/11/20/igniting-youth-spirit-through-creativity |author=Emira Farahnaz |date=20 November 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019 |work=The Star (Malaysia)}}

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Tengku Amir's full style and title is:

• In Malay: Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, D.K., S.P.M.S., S.S.I.S., S.P.M.K., Raja Muda Selangor{{cite web |url=http://www.majlisraja-raja.gov.my/index.php/bm/maklumat-perkhidmatan/senarai-susunan-kekananan#section=p3 |title=Senarai Susunan Kekananan Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Raja-Raja Muda / Tengku-Tengku Mahkota / Yang Dipertuan Muda / Waris-Waris Pengganti Raja |work=Pejabat Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja |access-date=6 February 2021 |language=ms}}
• In English: His Highness Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, D.K., S.P.M.S., S.S.I.S., S.P.M.K., Raja Muda of Selangor{{cite web |url=http://www.majlisraja-raja.gov.my/index.php/en/information-service/senarai-susunan-kekananan#section=p3 |title=List of Seniority of Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Princes/ Regents |work=Pejabat Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja |access-date=6 February 2021}}

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• {{flagicon|UK|army}} 3 May 2015: Officer Cadet

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• {{flagicon|Malaysia|army}} 16 April 2016: Second Lieutenant, Malaysian Army
• {{flagicon|Malaysia|army}} 19 July 2016: Attached to 17th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (PARA)
• {{flagicon|Malaysia|army}} 15 April 2017: Lieutenant, 17th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (PARA)Picture of Tengku Amir in Malaysian Army uniform: {{cite instagram |title=DYTM Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah berkenan menghadiri Majlis Makan Malam 'Mess Night' Rejimental Sempena Hari Ulang Tahun Ke-23, 10 Briged Para di Melaka. |postid=BajQpvRHnQo |user=selangorroyalofficial |author=Selangor Royal Office |date=21 October 2017 |access-date=28 August 2019}}
• {{flagicon|Malaysia|army}} 19 November 2020: Captain, 17th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (PARA)

{{see also|List of honours of the Selangor Royal Family by country}}

• 50px First Class of the Royal Family Order of Selangor (DK I) (2016){{cite web|title=DK I 2016|url=http://awards.selangor.gov.my/awards/warta.php?cat=55|website=awards.selangor.gov.my|access-date=6 March 2018}}
• 50px Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (2005)Gigablog, [http://gigagorgeous.blogspot.be/2011/01/full-name-tengku-amir-shah-ibni-sultan.html Article about Tengku Amir Shah] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212111509/http://gigagorgeous.blogspot.be/2011/01/full-name-tengku-amir-shah-ibni-sultan.html |date=12 December 2013 }} mentioning the orders received.
• 50px Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (SSIS) – Dato' Setia (2010)
• 50px Sultan Salahuddin Silver Jubilee Medal (1990)
• 50px Sultan Salahuddin Coronation Medal (1990)
• 50px Sultan Sharafuddin Coronation Medal First Class in Gold (2003)

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• 50px Sultan Salahuddin Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (23 September 1999)
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• 50px Recipient of the Sultan Sallehuddin Installation Medal (22 October 2018)
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• 50px Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPMK) – Dato' (5 January 2011)
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• Recipient of the Tuanku Muhriz Installation Medal (26 October 2009)

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• 50px Grand Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles (27 November 2023){{cite web |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/11/27/monacos-prince-albert-ii-accorded-state-welcome-at-istana-negara/104436|title=Monaco's Prince Albert II accorded state welcome at Istana Negara |date=27 November 2023 |work=Malay Mail |access-date=27 November 2023}}

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|3= 3. Cik Puan Nur Lisa Idris binti Abdullah (née Lisa Davis)

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|20= 20. Sultan Sulaiman of Selangor (= 16)

|21= 21. Cik Hasna binti Encik Pilong (= 17)

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He was eligible for United States citizenship since he was born in the United States but since Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship, he is not an American citizen.{{usc|8|1401}} ("Nationals and citizens of United States at birth"); {{cite web |url=https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship |title=U.S. Citizenship |publisher=Department of Homeland Security |website=U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service |access-date=24 December 2017 |date=17 January 2013 }}{{cite news |title=Muhyiddin: Malaysians are not allowed dual citizenship |url= https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/22/muhyiddin-malaysians-are-not-allowed-dual-citizenship/ |work=The Star (Malaysia) |date=22 March 2019 |access-date=7 July 2019 }}

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