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AsiaPahang Regent to be sworn in as Sultan, paving way to be Malaysia king
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Regent Tengku Abdullah will be sworn in as the sixth Sultan of Pahang on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
12 Jan 2019 05:02PM (Updated: 12 Jan 2019 08:02PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Regent Tengku Abdullah is set to be sworn in as Sultan next week, paving the way for him to be named as Malaysia's new king.
It was announced at a news conference on Saturday (Jan 12) that the coronation will be held at the Sultan Abu Bakar palace in Pekan, Pahang on Tuesday.
He will be proclaimed the sixth Sultan of Pahang replacing his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bernama said.
Following reigning king Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king after just two years on the throne, the country needs to elect a new monarch.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
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READ: New Malaysia king to be elected on Jan 24
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
The proposal to appoint Tengku Abdullah as the new Sultan was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is gravely ill, said Tengku Abdul Rahman, the regent's younger brother.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy
The Pahang Royal Council, which met in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, agreed unanimously to the proposal.
"In this sad situation, regretfully, I and my family have to accept the fact that my father can no longer shoulder the duties and responsibilities as ruler," said Tengku Abdul Rahman on Saturday.
"In view of the situation, I and my closest family members agreed to propose to the Pahang Royal Council to appoint my elder brother Tengku Abdullah to be the successor."
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Tengku Abdullah is replacing his father, Sultan Ahmad Shah as the ruler of Pahang state. (Photo: AFP)
Tengku Abdullah, 59, is a popular figure in the sports scene and is currently president of the Asian Hockey Federation and a council member of football's world governing body, FIFA.
He is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah.
The Oxford-educated crown prince was officially appointed the heir to the throne in 1975, just a day after turning 16.
The king assumes a largely ceremonial role, including acting as custodian of Islam in the Muslim-majority country. The king's assent is also needed for the appointment of a prime minister and various senior officials.
Malaysia's sultans trace a lineage back to the Malay sultanates of the 15th century. The king is referred to as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or "He Who Is Made Lord".
Source: Bernama/CNA/hm
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Regent Tengku Abdullah will be sworn in as the sixth Sultan of Pahang on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
12 Jan 2019 05:02PM (Updated: 12 Jan 2019 08:02PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Regent Tengku Abdullah is set to be sworn in as Sultan next week, paving the way for him to be named as Malaysia's new king.
It was announced at a news conference on Saturday (Jan 12) that the coronation will be held at the Sultan Abu Bakar palace in Pekan, Pahang on Tuesday.
He will be proclaimed the sixth Sultan of Pahang replacing his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bernama said.
Following reigning king Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king after just two years on the throne, the country needs to elect a new monarch.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
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READ: New Malaysia king to be elected on Jan 24
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
The proposal to appoint Tengku Abdullah as the new Sultan was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is gravely ill, said Tengku Abdul Rahman, the regent's younger brother.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy
The Pahang Royal Council, which met in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, agreed unanimously to the proposal.
"In this sad situation, regretfully, I and my family have to accept the fact that my father can no longer shoulder the duties and responsibilities as ruler," said Tengku Abdul Rahman on Saturday.
"In view of the situation, I and my closest family members agreed to propose to the Pahang Royal Council to appoint my elder brother Tengku Abdullah to be the successor."
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Tengku Abdullah is replacing his father, Sultan Ahmad Shah as the ruler of Pahang state. (Photo: AFP)
Tengku Abdullah, 59, is a popular figure in the sports scene and is currently president of the Asian Hockey Federation and a council member of football's world governing body, FIFA.
He is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah.
The Oxford-educated crown prince was officially appointed the heir to the throne in 1975, just a day after turning 16.
The king assumes a largely ceremonial role, including acting as custodian of Islam in the Muslim-majority country. The king's assent is also needed for the appointment of a prime minister and various senior officials.
Malaysia's sultans trace a lineage back to the Malay sultanates of the 15th century. The king is referred to as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or "He Who Is Made Lord".
Source: Bernama/CNA/hm
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Malaysia eyes new laws to protect monarchy
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THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Jan 11, 2019
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PUTRAJAYA - The government will enact new legislation to protect the sanctity of the institution of the monarchy from being humiliated and attacked by irresponsible people, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said.
He said some existing laws would also be amended for the purpose.
"Ours is a constitutional monarchy, so the government must always ensure that our rulers are protected from unfounded slander and attacks by irresponsible people," he told reporters after delivering the new year message to staff of the Legal Affairs Division in the Prime Minister's Department.
"The objective is to ensure that our constitutional monarchy will always be protected from all kinds of attack," Liew said.
In formulating the new laws, the government would look at the constitutional monarchies in some Commonwealth countries, he said.
Liew said he would bring up the matter during his meeting with the respective legal heads and secretaries-general of all ministries at the end of this month.
The meeting would also look into the laws that had to be repealed and amended at the Parliament sessions this year, he said.
He said the government would likely also look at penalties because at the moment, the punishment for certain offences against the monarchy "was on the low side" (lenient).
Earlier in his speech, Liew said the rule of law must be the backbone of every level of government administration and management.
He added that the emphasis on the rule of law was crucial to gain the public's trust in the neophyte Pakatan Harapan government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He said everyone, including regular citizens and the government, is subject to the rule of law.
"This principle is fair and to ensure that it (rule of law) can be implemented effectively, we have to guarantee that the legislation itself is stable.
"Second, we must have an independent judiciary. Third, there must be checks and balances in the judiciary and finally, we must guarantee the fundamental rights of Malaysians," he said.
Liew said the government was bound by the judiciary's decisions while stressing that every Malaysian deserved a fair trial in court.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...laws-to-protect-monarchy/#qMQBLU87HusdUdtw.99
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THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Jan 11, 2019
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PUTRAJAYA - The government will enact new legislation to protect the sanctity of the institution of the monarchy from being humiliated and attacked by irresponsible people, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said.
He said some existing laws would also be amended for the purpose.
"Ours is a constitutional monarchy, so the government must always ensure that our rulers are protected from unfounded slander and attacks by irresponsible people," he told reporters after delivering the new year message to staff of the Legal Affairs Division in the Prime Minister's Department.
"The objective is to ensure that our constitutional monarchy will always be protected from all kinds of attack," Liew said.
In formulating the new laws, the government would look at the constitutional monarchies in some Commonwealth countries, he said.
Liew said he would bring up the matter during his meeting with the respective legal heads and secretaries-general of all ministries at the end of this month.
The meeting would also look into the laws that had to be repealed and amended at the Parliament sessions this year, he said.
He said the government would likely also look at penalties because at the moment, the punishment for certain offences against the monarchy "was on the low side" (lenient).
Earlier in his speech, Liew said the rule of law must be the backbone of every level of government administration and management.
He added that the emphasis on the rule of law was crucial to gain the public's trust in the neophyte Pakatan Harapan government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He said everyone, including regular citizens and the government, is subject to the rule of law.
"This principle is fair and to ensure that it (rule of law) can be implemented effectively, we have to guarantee that the legislation itself is stable.
"Second, we must have an independent judiciary. Third, there must be checks and balances in the judiciary and finally, we must guarantee the fundamental rights of Malaysians," he said.
Liew said the government was bound by the judiciary's decisions while stressing that every Malaysian deserved a fair trial in court.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...laws-to-protect-monarchy/#qMQBLU87HusdUdtw.99
Does the regent look like a king?
KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Regent Tengku Abdullah is set to be sworn in as Sultan next week, paving the way for him to be named as Malaysia's new king.
It was announced at a news conference on Saturday (Jan 12) that the coronation will be held at the Sultan Abu Bakar palace in Pekan, Pahang on Tuesday.
He will be proclaimed the sixth Sultan of Pahang replacing his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bernama said.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...sultan-malaysia-king-tengku-abdullah-11114618
KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Regent Tengku Abdullah is set to be sworn in as Sultan next week, paving the way for him to be named as Malaysia's new king.
It was announced at a news conference on Saturday (Jan 12) that the coronation will be held at the Sultan Abu Bakar palace in Pekan, Pahang on Tuesday.
He will be proclaimed the sixth Sultan of Pahang replacing his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bernama said.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...sultan-malaysia-king-tengku-abdullah-11114618
al least we now can look forward to this football-loving king to re-ignite the fam liga rivalry between johor and pahangDoes the regent look like a king?
KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Regent Tengku Abdullah is set to be sworn in as Sultan next week, paving the way for him to be named as Malaysia's new king.
It was announced at a news conference on Saturday (Jan 12) that the coronation will be held at the Sultan Abu Bakar palace in Pekan, Pahang on Tuesday.
He will be proclaimed the sixth Sultan of Pahang replacing his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bernama said.
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...sultan-malaysia-king-tengku-abdullah-11114618
You are half right sir, but it not about IQ. How about high IQ Singapore? Raise gst is to help the poor and high pay is to prevent corruption. End up all jobless sinkies go wsg adapt and grow while FTs get jobs start businesses. Nothing to do with IQ at all, silly!
She is a fikthy whore. No kne posted it? Had sex on russian reality tv
The sultan should get a wife of better character. And I think he might have to abdicate his Kelantan throne tooo
Explainer: New Malaysia king to be decided by five-vote majority this week
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Malaysia's National Palace is seen through its main gate in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: AFP/MOHD RASFAN)
21 Jan 2019 05:37PM
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will get a new king on Thursday (Jan 24) when the Council of Rulers meet to hold a vote.
The election is in line with Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy, where one of the nine Malay rulers or sultans will ascend the federal throne to become the king for a five-year term.
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It was earlier reported that Pahang's ruler is the next in line, followed by Johor.
The office of the head of state fell vacant when Sultan Muhammad V, in an unprecedented move, stepped down on Jan 6. It followed reports that he married a former beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
After the election on Thursday, the new king will be sworn in on Jan 31. Here's how the election process works:
ELECTION PROCEDURES
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The Conference of Rulers will carry out its functions as provided for under Article 38(6)(a) of the Federal Constitution to elect a new king.
Only the nine Malay rulers among the members of the Conference of Rulers will participate in the election process.
The governors of the other states (Penang, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak) are not involved.
READ: Shock, sadness in Malaysia over Sultan Muhammad V's resignation as king
The Constitution states that a ruler is qualified to be elected king - unless he is a minor or does not desire to be elected as king.
A ruler is also deemed as not qualified to exercise the functions of the king if the Conference of Rulers resolves that he is unsuitable by reason of infirmity of mind or body or for any other reason.
Constitutional law expert Associate Professor Shamrahayu A Aziz said matters involving the election of the king and his deputy, or dismissing the king was at the discretion of the Conference of Rulers.
On the election process, Section 2 of the Third Schedule of the Federal Constitution states that the Conference of Rulers has to offer the office of the king to the ruler qualified for election and whose state is first on the election list.
If the ruler concerned turns down the offer, the Conference of Rulers can offer the office to the ruler of the next state on the election list and so on until the ruler accepts the offer.
PAHANG COULD BE BOTTOM OF ROTATIONAL LIST
The election of the king is based on a rotation basis agreed upon by all the nine Malay rulers.
The first cycle of the rotation, from 1957 (when the office of the king was established) to 1994, saw Negeri Sembilan at the top of the election list, followed by Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Perak.
The election list will undergo variations with each election. After each election, the state whose ruler was elected as king shall be transferred to the end of the list.
Assoc Prof Shamrahayu also pointed to Section 4(2)(b) of the Third Schedule, which states that when “there is a change in the ruler of a state then on the list, that state shall be transferred to the end of the list”.
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Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
In accordance with this provision, there is a possibility that Pahang might find itself being put at the end of the election list as Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was only proclaimed the ruler of the state on Jan 15.
“There is a possibility that Pahang, which is currently on top of the election list, will be placed at the end of the list due to the change in the state’s ruler. However, the final decision is at the discretion of the Conference of Rulers,” she said.
READ: New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
SECRET BALLOT
The official portal of the Conference of Rulers, meanwhile, has outlined the proceedings involving the election of the king.
The election is carried out by a secret ballot using unnumbered ballot papers but marked with the same pen and ink.
The ballot papers are then inserted into the ballot box. As soon as the result is announced, the ballot papers are destroyed in the presence of the rulers.
The ruler with the shortest reign who is not listed as a candidate for the office of the king or deputy king is appointed to count the ballot papers together with the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal.
Only the rulers, Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal and the assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers are involved in the election process.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
FIVE-VOTE MAJORITY
During the election process, the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal will provide each ruler with a ballot paper (with the name of only one candidate) and each ruler is requested to indicate whether or not the candidate is suitable to be elected as king.
The candidate must secure a majority of five votes before the ruler presiding over the election meeting offers him the office of the king.
If the successful candidate declines the offer or if the candidate fails to secure the required number of votes, the voting process is repeated with the nomination of the second-most senior ruler in the seniority list of rulers.
The process is completed only after the ruler has accepted the offer of office of serving as king.
This will be followed by the Conference of Rulers declaring the ruler concerned as the king who will hold office for a term of five years.
Source: Bernama/aw(gs)
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Malaysia's National Palace is seen through its main gate in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: AFP/MOHD RASFAN)
21 Jan 2019 05:37PM
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will get a new king on Thursday (Jan 24) when the Council of Rulers meet to hold a vote.
The election is in line with Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy, where one of the nine Malay rulers or sultans will ascend the federal throne to become the king for a five-year term.
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It was earlier reported that Pahang's ruler is the next in line, followed by Johor.
The office of the head of state fell vacant when Sultan Muhammad V, in an unprecedented move, stepped down on Jan 6. It followed reports that he married a former beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
After the election on Thursday, the new king will be sworn in on Jan 31. Here's how the election process works:
ELECTION PROCEDURES
Advertisement
The Conference of Rulers will carry out its functions as provided for under Article 38(6)(a) of the Federal Constitution to elect a new king.
Only the nine Malay rulers among the members of the Conference of Rulers will participate in the election process.
The governors of the other states (Penang, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak) are not involved.
READ: Shock, sadness in Malaysia over Sultan Muhammad V's resignation as king
The Constitution states that a ruler is qualified to be elected king - unless he is a minor or does not desire to be elected as king.
A ruler is also deemed as not qualified to exercise the functions of the king if the Conference of Rulers resolves that he is unsuitable by reason of infirmity of mind or body or for any other reason.
Constitutional law expert Associate Professor Shamrahayu A Aziz said matters involving the election of the king and his deputy, or dismissing the king was at the discretion of the Conference of Rulers.
On the election process, Section 2 of the Third Schedule of the Federal Constitution states that the Conference of Rulers has to offer the office of the king to the ruler qualified for election and whose state is first on the election list.
If the ruler concerned turns down the offer, the Conference of Rulers can offer the office to the ruler of the next state on the election list and so on until the ruler accepts the offer.
PAHANG COULD BE BOTTOM OF ROTATIONAL LIST
The election of the king is based on a rotation basis agreed upon by all the nine Malay rulers.
The first cycle of the rotation, from 1957 (when the office of the king was established) to 1994, saw Negeri Sembilan at the top of the election list, followed by Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Perak.
The election list will undergo variations with each election. After each election, the state whose ruler was elected as king shall be transferred to the end of the list.
Assoc Prof Shamrahayu also pointed to Section 4(2)(b) of the Third Schedule, which states that when “there is a change in the ruler of a state then on the list, that state shall be transferred to the end of the list”.
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Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
In accordance with this provision, there is a possibility that Pahang might find itself being put at the end of the election list as Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was only proclaimed the ruler of the state on Jan 15.
“There is a possibility that Pahang, which is currently on top of the election list, will be placed at the end of the list due to the change in the state’s ruler. However, the final decision is at the discretion of the Conference of Rulers,” she said.
READ: New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
SECRET BALLOT
The official portal of the Conference of Rulers, meanwhile, has outlined the proceedings involving the election of the king.
The election is carried out by a secret ballot using unnumbered ballot papers but marked with the same pen and ink.
The ballot papers are then inserted into the ballot box. As soon as the result is announced, the ballot papers are destroyed in the presence of the rulers.
The ruler with the shortest reign who is not listed as a candidate for the office of the king or deputy king is appointed to count the ballot papers together with the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal.
Only the rulers, Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal and the assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers are involved in the election process.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
FIVE-VOTE MAJORITY
During the election process, the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal will provide each ruler with a ballot paper (with the name of only one candidate) and each ruler is requested to indicate whether or not the candidate is suitable to be elected as king.
The candidate must secure a majority of five votes before the ruler presiding over the election meeting offers him the office of the king.
If the successful candidate declines the offer or if the candidate fails to secure the required number of votes, the voting process is repeated with the nomination of the second-most senior ruler in the seniority list of rulers.
The process is completed only after the ruler has accepted the offer of office of serving as king.
This will be followed by the Conference of Rulers declaring the ruler concerned as the king who will hold office for a term of five years.
Source: Bernama/aw(gs)
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Sultan of Pahang elected as new Malaysian King
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, 59, was named the new ruler of Pahang, replacing his elderly, ailing father - several days after Muhammad V's abdication. (Photo: Bernama)
24 Jan 2019 03:26PM (Updated: 24 Jan 2019 03:30PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new King of Malaysia on Thursday (Jan 24), following a special meeting convened by the Malay rulers.
A statement by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the Pahang ruler will serve for a period of five years, effective Jan 31.
Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has been elected deputy king.
The special meeting, which began at 11.15am at Istana Negara, was chaired by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
Eight Malay rulers cast their ballot papers during the election process. The proceedings ended by 12.45pm.
Journalists and photographers began gathering outside the Istana as early as 7am.
The need for a new King came after Sultan Muhammad V's unprecedented move to step down on Jan 6, after just two years on the throne.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
image: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ima.../oN/bernama-infographic-on-agong-election.jpg
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the King is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang was believed to be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
READ: Explainer - New Malaysia king to be decided by five-vote majority
Sultan Abdullah was proclaimed ruler of Pahang on Jan 15, putting him at the head of the line to be elected as king.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler of Pahang was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The Sultan, who was born on Jul 30, 1959, is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah and the late Tengku Afzani Tengku Muhammad.
He will be sworn in as King on Jan 31.
READ: New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
The functions of the King are largely ceremonial.
He serves to safeguard Islam in Muslim-majority country, and must assent to the appointment of individuals for various senior government roles including that of prime minister.
Source: CNA/aw(aj)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/sultan-pahang-new-malaysia-king-agong-elected-11160606
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, 59, was named the new ruler of Pahang, replacing his elderly, ailing father - several days after Muhammad V's abdication. (Photo: Bernama)
24 Jan 2019 03:26PM (Updated: 24 Jan 2019 03:30PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new King of Malaysia on Thursday (Jan 24), following a special meeting convened by the Malay rulers.
A statement by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the Pahang ruler will serve for a period of five years, effective Jan 31.
Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has been elected deputy king.
The special meeting, which began at 11.15am at Istana Negara, was chaired by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
Eight Malay rulers cast their ballot papers during the election process. The proceedings ended by 12.45pm.
Journalists and photographers began gathering outside the Istana as early as 7am.
The need for a new King came after Sultan Muhammad V's unprecedented move to step down on Jan 6, after just two years on the throne.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
image: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ima.../oN/bernama-infographic-on-agong-election.jpg
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the King is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang was believed to be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
READ: Explainer - New Malaysia king to be decided by five-vote majority
Sultan Abdullah was proclaimed ruler of Pahang on Jan 15, putting him at the head of the line to be elected as king.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler of Pahang was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The Sultan, who was born on Jul 30, 1959, is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah and the late Tengku Afzani Tengku Muhammad.
He will be sworn in as King on Jan 31.
READ: New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
The functions of the King are largely ceremonial.
He serves to safeguard Islam in Muslim-majority country, and must assent to the appointment of individuals for various senior government roles including that of prime minister.
Source: CNA/aw(aj)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/sultan-pahang-new-malaysia-king-agong-elected-11160606
New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
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Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony in Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Department of Information/Hafiz Itam)
15 Jan 2019 01:34PM (Updated: 15 Jan 2019 02:47PM)
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KUANTAN: Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who was proclaimed as the state’s ruler on Tuesday (Jan 15), has a reputation for being well-versed in state affairs, as well as a humble and gracious figure.
After it was announced at the weekend that he will be appointed Pahang’s ruler, paving the way for him to be elected as Malaysia’s king, the sultan said he "felt mindful and humbled".
“There (is) a sad feeling, a feeling of gratitude for the trust of my father and siblings and the people of Pahang,” he said.
“This is also a big responsibility for me to the people and I will try to do my best for the people of Pahang no matter what."
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATOR
The sultan, 60, studied Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy at Queen Elizabeth College, Oxford University. He was also trained at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
He is well-versed in Pahang’s state affairs, having been appointed crown prince since July 1976, when he was just 16 years old.
At the age of 20, he took over the duties of his father for the first time, when former sultan Ahmad Shah served as Malaysian king between 1979 and 1984.
He was appointed Pahang’s regent again in December 2016 - when the health of his father was said to be on the wane – and has been handling state matters since.
In July last year, he urged the federal government to continue implementing 300 projects costing some RM2.2 billion (US$536 million) that had earlier been approved for Pahang under the 11th Malaysian Plan.
“I want projects involving the state and federal governments to be continued with strong cooperation, despite political differences,” he was reported as saying by the New Straits Times after the May general election that saw Pahang become an opposition state.
In November, he proposed that abandoned mining sites in the state should be rehabilitated into agriculture or tourism facilities.
“There are many mining sites that are just left abandoned. These areas can pose danger to the residents in the vicinity,” he was reported as saying by the Star.
‘COMMON TOUCH’
Pahang residents and the sultan’s childhood friends know him as a humble and gracious person.
Badaruddin Adnan, 60, a long-time friend of the sultan said: "Our childhood was like what many other good friends enjoy(ed). He was shy, but that didn't stop (the then) Tuanku from having a good time with boys his age, especially at the Mangga Tunggal palace where we played every evening.
“Not one to act like a prince, he had a common touch even then, often coming to my house in his chauffer-driven Holden Kingswood to invite me to play at the palace, and what's more, I got to ride in his car!”
Pekan resident Azahani Mahmud, 49, said: “He was never awkward around the commoners each time there was a calamity such as a floods, storms or drowning incidents”.
He added: “His Highness had always been generous in giving out donations to people who are in need.”
The ruler also has a practice of giving money to children after Friday prayers.
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Pahang Sultan Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah seen at an eatery in Kuantan. (Photo: Bernama)
The operator of an eatery in Kuantan frequented by the sultan also described him as a humble person, preferring to be casual rather than to adhere to protocol.
“He is also very generous, because, every time he stops by here, it means good news for other patrons as well,” she said.
“Sultan Abdullah will pay the bill for all the patrons, including those who are buying takeaway food.”
PASSION FOR SPORTS
The sultan is also a popular figure in the sports scene and is currently president of the Asian Hockey Federation and a council member of football's world governing body, FIFA.
Abdul Razak Mohd Kirir, 60, a football team-mate of the sultan said he was focused and had a systematic approach when playing the game as a youth.
“With so much passion for the sport, we, his friends, saw him as best person to head the FAM (Football Association of Malaysia),” he said.
The sultan was FAM president from 2013 to 2017.
Following Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king after just two years on the throne, the country now needs to elect a new monarch.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that the Kelantan sultan married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
READ: New Malaysia king to be elected on Jan 24
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
Source: CNA/aw
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Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony in Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Department of Information/Hafiz Itam)
15 Jan 2019 01:34PM (Updated: 15 Jan 2019 02:47PM)
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KUANTAN: Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who was proclaimed as the state’s ruler on Tuesday (Jan 15), has a reputation for being well-versed in state affairs, as well as a humble and gracious figure.
After it was announced at the weekend that he will be appointed Pahang’s ruler, paving the way for him to be elected as Malaysia’s king, the sultan said he "felt mindful and humbled".
“There (is) a sad feeling, a feeling of gratitude for the trust of my father and siblings and the people of Pahang,” he said.
“This is also a big responsibility for me to the people and I will try to do my best for the people of Pahang no matter what."
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATOR
The sultan, 60, studied Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy at Queen Elizabeth College, Oxford University. He was also trained at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
He is well-versed in Pahang’s state affairs, having been appointed crown prince since July 1976, when he was just 16 years old.
At the age of 20, he took over the duties of his father for the first time, when former sultan Ahmad Shah served as Malaysian king between 1979 and 1984.
He was appointed Pahang’s regent again in December 2016 - when the health of his father was said to be on the wane – and has been handling state matters since.
In July last year, he urged the federal government to continue implementing 300 projects costing some RM2.2 billion (US$536 million) that had earlier been approved for Pahang under the 11th Malaysian Plan.
“I want projects involving the state and federal governments to be continued with strong cooperation, despite political differences,” he was reported as saying by the New Straits Times after the May general election that saw Pahang become an opposition state.
In November, he proposed that abandoned mining sites in the state should be rehabilitated into agriculture or tourism facilities.
“There are many mining sites that are just left abandoned. These areas can pose danger to the residents in the vicinity,” he was reported as saying by the Star.
‘COMMON TOUCH’
Pahang residents and the sultan’s childhood friends know him as a humble and gracious person.
Badaruddin Adnan, 60, a long-time friend of the sultan said: "Our childhood was like what many other good friends enjoy(ed). He was shy, but that didn't stop (the then) Tuanku from having a good time with boys his age, especially at the Mangga Tunggal palace where we played every evening.
“Not one to act like a prince, he had a common touch even then, often coming to my house in his chauffer-driven Holden Kingswood to invite me to play at the palace, and what's more, I got to ride in his car!”
Pekan resident Azahani Mahmud, 49, said: “He was never awkward around the commoners each time there was a calamity such as a floods, storms or drowning incidents”.
He added: “His Highness had always been generous in giving out donations to people who are in need.”
The ruler also has a practice of giving money to children after Friday prayers.
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Pahang Sultan Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah seen at an eatery in Kuantan. (Photo: Bernama)
The operator of an eatery in Kuantan frequented by the sultan also described him as a humble person, preferring to be casual rather than to adhere to protocol.
“He is also very generous, because, every time he stops by here, it means good news for other patrons as well,” she said.
“Sultan Abdullah will pay the bill for all the patrons, including those who are buying takeaway food.”
PASSION FOR SPORTS
The sultan is also a popular figure in the sports scene and is currently president of the Asian Hockey Federation and a council member of football's world governing body, FIFA.
Abdul Razak Mohd Kirir, 60, a football team-mate of the sultan said he was focused and had a systematic approach when playing the game as a youth.
“With so much passion for the sport, we, his friends, saw him as best person to head the FAM (Football Association of Malaysia),” he said.
The sultan was FAM president from 2013 to 2017.
Following Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king after just two years on the throne, the country now needs to elect a new monarch.
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that the Kelantan sultan married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
READ: New Malaysia king to be elected on Jan 24
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
Source: CNA/aw
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...abdullah-malaysia-experienced-humble-11121006
Malaysian state of Pahang gets new sultan
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, 59, was named the new ruler of Pahang, replacing his elderly, ailing father - several days after Muhammad V's abdication. (Photo: Bernama)
15 Jan 2019 12:55PM (Updated: 15 Jan 2019 07:15PM)
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PEKAN, Pahang: Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was proclaimed the sixth ruler of Pahang on Tuesday (Jan 15), putting him at the front of the line to be elected as Malaysia’s king next week.
In an address during the proclamation ceremony, the sultan pledged to serve the people as well as to correct ills and failings.
“The legacy of Paduka Ayahanda's (my father) government - observing the sayings 'The king and the people are inseparable' and 'The king and the people are of one heart and one soul' - will be the standard my government aspires to," he said.
"Truly, the strength of a state is due to the governing king, while the strength of the governing king lies in his government and people."
The proclamation ceremony was witnessed by around 1,600 guests, comprising the royal families, state government leaders and community leaders.
The main road leading to Istana Abu Bakar was decorated with Pahang state flags on both sides of the road.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The Pahang Royal Council, which met in Kuala Lumpur last Friday, agreed unanimously to the proposal.
The sultan, who was born on Jul 30, 1959 is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah and the late Tengku Afzani Tengku Muhammad
The need for a new Malaysian king comes after Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down after just two years on the throne.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
PAHANG CROWN PRINCE TO BE APPOINTED AFTER FAMILY DISCUSSION
Later on Tuesday, Sultan Abdullah said he would decide on who will be appointed crown prince, after a family discussion.
“I believe that everyone, more or less, can make a prediction going by tradition ... I just want to make sure, to convince myself first, only then can I decide and make an announcement.”
He has four sons and five daughters.
His eldest son, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, is currently undergoing military training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
Source: Bernama/CNA/aw
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, 59, was named the new ruler of Pahang, replacing his elderly, ailing father - several days after Muhammad V's abdication. (Photo: Bernama)
15 Jan 2019 12:55PM (Updated: 15 Jan 2019 07:15PM)
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PEKAN, Pahang: Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was proclaimed the sixth ruler of Pahang on Tuesday (Jan 15), putting him at the front of the line to be elected as Malaysia’s king next week.
In an address during the proclamation ceremony, the sultan pledged to serve the people as well as to correct ills and failings.
“The legacy of Paduka Ayahanda's (my father) government - observing the sayings 'The king and the people are inseparable' and 'The king and the people are of one heart and one soul' - will be the standard my government aspires to," he said.
"Truly, the strength of a state is due to the governing king, while the strength of the governing king lies in his government and people."
The proclamation ceremony was witnessed by around 1,600 guests, comprising the royal families, state government leaders and community leaders.
The main road leading to Istana Abu Bakar was decorated with Pahang state flags on both sides of the road.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The Pahang Royal Council, which met in Kuala Lumpur last Friday, agreed unanimously to the proposal.
The sultan, who was born on Jul 30, 1959 is the fourth child and eldest son of Sultan Ahmad Shah and the late Tengku Afzani Tengku Muhammad
The need for a new Malaysian king comes after Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down after just two years on the throne.
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
The abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that he married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The Sultan of Pahang would be next in line, followed by the Sultan of Johor.
It was earlier announced that a new king and deputy will be elected on Jan 24.
PAHANG CROWN PRINCE TO BE APPOINTED AFTER FAMILY DISCUSSION
Later on Tuesday, Sultan Abdullah said he would decide on who will be appointed crown prince, after a family discussion.
“I believe that everyone, more or less, can make a prediction going by tradition ... I just want to make sure, to convince myself first, only then can I decide and make an announcement.”
He has four sons and five daughters.
His eldest son, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, is currently undergoing military training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
Source: Bernama/CNA/aw
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Malaysia appoints a new king following resignation of Sultan Muhammad V
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PHOTO: Malaysia King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated in an unexpected and rare move in January. (AP: Yam G-Jun)
RELATED STORY: Malaysian King abdicates amid reports he married Russian beauty queen
Members of Malaysia's royal families have elected a new king following the abdication of the previous monarch, who was reported to have married a 25-year-old former Russian beauty queen while on medical leave.
Key points:
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, the ruler of the central state of Pahang, will formally take over the throne at the end of the month for a five-year term, the keeper of the rulers' seal said in a statement.
He will replace outgoing Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V, who resigned earlier this month after just two years on the throne.
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with the king assuming a largely ceremonial role, including acting as custodian of Islam in the Muslim-majority country.
The king's assent is needed for the appointment of a prime minister and various senior officials.
Malaysia's nine royal households take turns to provide a king, who is chosen through a vote in a Council of Rulers, made up of the nine households, most of which are led by a sultan.
Kuala Lumpur Reporter@KL_Reporter
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The head of the Pahang royal family was next in line in take over from Sultan Muhammad V, who is the head of the state of Kelantan.
Sultan Muhammad's abdication was the first time a monarch had stepped down before completing their tenure.
No reason was given for his decision, which came after images purporting to show him getting married in Russia appeared on social media in December.
Posts identified his new wife as Oksana Voevodina, who won a Miss Moscow contest in 2015.
The new king, Sultan Abdullah, succeeded his ailing father as ruler of Pahang last week, and his ascent to the Pahang throne was seen as a sign he would take over as the new monarch.
Sultan Abdullah is on the non-executive supervisory council of football governing body FIFA.
He is also the president of the Asian Hockey Federation.
Reuters
Posted about 3 hours ago
PHOTO: Malaysia King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated in an unexpected and rare move in January. (AP: Yam G-Jun)RELATED STORY: Malaysian King abdicates amid reports he married Russian beauty queen
Members of Malaysia's royal families have elected a new king following the abdication of the previous monarch, who was reported to have married a 25-year-old former Russian beauty queen while on medical leave.
Key points:
- Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will take over the throne on January 31
- The previous king resigned after photos emerged of his apparent wedding in Russia
- Sultan Abdullah will serve as king for five years
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, the ruler of the central state of Pahang, will formally take over the throne at the end of the month for a five-year term, the keeper of the rulers' seal said in a statement.
He will replace outgoing Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V, who resigned earlier this month after just two years on the throne.
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with the king assuming a largely ceremonial role, including acting as custodian of Islam in the Muslim-majority country.
The king's assent is needed for the appointment of a prime minister and various senior officials.
Malaysia's nine royal households take turns to provide a king, who is chosen through a vote in a Council of Rulers, made up of the nine households, most of which are led by a sultan.
Kuala Lumpur Reporter@KL_Reporter
https://twitter.com/KL_Reporter/status/1066191978574995457
The photos of Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V’s wedding with Russian beauty Oksana Voevodina in Moscow that have been viralled by puzzling Malaysian netizens via social media
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The head of the Pahang royal family was next in line in take over from Sultan Muhammad V, who is the head of the state of Kelantan.
Sultan Muhammad's abdication was the first time a monarch had stepped down before completing their tenure.
No reason was given for his decision, which came after images purporting to show him getting married in Russia appeared on social media in December.
Posts identified his new wife as Oksana Voevodina, who won a Miss Moscow contest in 2015.
The new king, Sultan Abdullah, succeeded his ailing father as ruler of Pahang last week, and his ascent to the Pahang throne was seen as a sign he would take over as the new monarch.
Sultan Abdullah is on the non-executive supervisory council of football governing body FIFA.
He is also the president of the Asian Hockey Federation.
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KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia welcomes a new monarch, analysts say Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is unlikely to rock the boat with a more proactive posture in national leadership.
Malaysia’s monarchy has been under the spotlight since the premature stepping down of Sultan Muhammad V early this month, followed by the rulers convening a special meeting on Thursday (Jan 24) to elect Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah as the new king.
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The strength of the Mahathir administration means that the new monarch has limited scope to play a more proactive political role, said the analysts in interviews with Channel NewsAsia.
Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs noted that the new king is also a new sultan, having only been proclaimed as the ruler of Pahang on Jan 15.
“He is not known for being outspoken. So I assume he would dutifully play his symbolic role as a constitutional monarch,” said Dr Oh.
A more proactive monarchy is also “virtually impossible with Dr Mahathir (Mohamad) as prime minister”, he added.
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Dr Mahathir has a chequered history with the Malay rulers. In the 1990s, he pushed through constitutional amendments to reduce the rights of the sultans to veto state and federal legislation.
He also removed the immunity of sultans from criminal prosecution.
After the Pakatan Harapan coalition won the May 2018 elections, there were allegations that some sultans had attempted to block Dr Mahathir from assuming the premiership, offering the top government post to Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
James Chin, the director of the Asia Institute Tasmania added: “All the sultans know they cannot match Tun Mahathir."
He pointed out that the royals are officially neutral and above politics.
“Of course they have personal biases but these will not be made public. Given the past record, the sultans will work with whomever is in power,” he added.
NEW KING SEEN AS SAFE PAIR OF HANDS
The functions of the Malaysian king are largely ceremonial.
He serves to safeguard Islam in the Muslim-majority country and must assent to the appointment of individuals for various senior government roles including that of prime minister.
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Pahang Sultan Abdullah
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
“The new Agong (king) does not have a track record of holding political opinions and is not tangled up in any controversy and therefore is seen as a relatively safe pair of hands both by the conference of rulers and the federal government,” said Mustafa Izzuddin, a fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
“The working relationship between Istana Negara (National Palace) and Putrajaya would be routine and unexceptional so long as both institutions adhere to a set of rules and principles as to what is allowable and what is not.”
However, this does not mean that the new king has no role to play in Malaysian society, said Dr Mustafa.
“I think the Agong would be seen by the Malaysian populace as being above partisan politics and a stabilising figure to remind and exhort both the political leaders and people of the country on the importance of social harmony for preserving multicultural Malaysia.”
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In his inaugural address to lawmakers during the new parliament session, King Sultan Muhammad V
Malaysia's 15th king Sultan Muhammad V. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
The Jan 6 abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that Sultan Muhammad V married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The ruler of Pahang was the next in line.
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Sultan Abdullah was proclaimed ruler of Pahang on Jan 15, paving the way for him to be elected as king.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler of Pahang was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The new king will be sworn in on Jan 31.
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KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia welcomes a new monarch, analysts say Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is unlikely to rock the boat with a more proactive posture in national leadership.
Malaysia’s monarchy has been under the spotlight since the premature stepping down of Sultan Muhammad V early this month, followed by the rulers convening a special meeting on Thursday (Jan 24) to elect Pahang’s Sultan Abdullah as the new king.
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The strength of the Mahathir administration means that the new monarch has limited scope to play a more proactive political role, said the analysts in interviews with Channel NewsAsia.
Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs noted that the new king is also a new sultan, having only been proclaimed as the ruler of Pahang on Jan 15.
“He is not known for being outspoken. So I assume he would dutifully play his symbolic role as a constitutional monarch,” said Dr Oh.
A more proactive monarchy is also “virtually impossible with Dr Mahathir (Mohamad) as prime minister”, he added.
Advertisement
READ: New Pahang ruler well-versed in state affairs, humble royal figure
Dr Mahathir has a chequered history with the Malay rulers. In the 1990s, he pushed through constitutional amendments to reduce the rights of the sultans to veto state and federal legislation.
He also removed the immunity of sultans from criminal prosecution.
After the Pakatan Harapan coalition won the May 2018 elections, there were allegations that some sultans had attempted to block Dr Mahathir from assuming the premiership, offering the top government post to Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
James Chin, the director of the Asia Institute Tasmania added: “All the sultans know they cannot match Tun Mahathir."
He pointed out that the royals are officially neutral and above politics.
“Of course they have personal biases but these will not be made public. Given the past record, the sultans will work with whomever is in power,” he added.
NEW KING SEEN AS SAFE PAIR OF HANDS
The functions of the Malaysian king are largely ceremonial.
He serves to safeguard Islam in the Muslim-majority country and must assent to the appointment of individuals for various senior government roles including that of prime minister.
image: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Pahang Sultan Abdullah
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his proclamation ceremony on Jan 15, 2019. (Photo: Bernama)
“The new Agong (king) does not have a track record of holding political opinions and is not tangled up in any controversy and therefore is seen as a relatively safe pair of hands both by the conference of rulers and the federal government,” said Mustafa Izzuddin, a fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
“The working relationship between Istana Negara (National Palace) and Putrajaya would be routine and unexceptional so long as both institutions adhere to a set of rules and principles as to what is allowable and what is not.”
However, this does not mean that the new king has no role to play in Malaysian society, said Dr Mustafa.
“I think the Agong would be seen by the Malaysian populace as being above partisan politics and a stabilising figure to remind and exhort both the political leaders and people of the country on the importance of social harmony for preserving multicultural Malaysia.”
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In his inaugural address to lawmakers during the new parliament session, King Sultan Muhammad V
Malaysia's 15th king Sultan Muhammad V. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
The Jan 6 abdication, a first for Malaysia in modern times, followed reports that Sultan Muhammad V married an ex-beauty queen in Russia in November during a purported two-month medical leave.
Under Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. The ruler of Pahang was the next in line.
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Sultan Abdullah was proclaimed ruler of Pahang on Jan 15, paving the way for him to be elected as king.
The proposal to appoint Sultan Abdullah as the new ruler of Pahang was made because his father Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, is “gravely ill”.
The new king will be sworn in on Jan 31.
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Reports Malaysia's former king will 'divorce' as country elects new Sultan
By Natalie Oliveri| 9 hours ago
Married Russian model in November
Malaysia's King, who abdicated the throne just weeks after marrying a former Russian beauty queen, is said to be on the brink of filing for divorce.
It comes as Malaysia elected a new king just weeks after the shock move.
Sultan Muhammad V marriedOksana Voevodina, 25, in November, after a whirlwind romance. The former Miss Moscow converted to Islam earlier in the year to marry the monarch.
The couple wed in Moscow at a lavish ceremony following strict Islamic traditions, including being alcohol free with halal food.
But in January the 49-year-old Sultan decided to step down from the Malaysian throne, a move which shocked the nation.
He was just two years into his five-year term as Sultan.
Malaysia's Sultan Muhammad V married the former Russian model in a lavish ceremony in November. (Twitter)
Now, there are reports from Russian media claiming his marriage to Voevodina is on the rocks.
The Mirror is claiming reports from news outlet Tolko Nikomu which writes: "The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway.
"The marriage lasted just a couple of months."
https://honey.nine.com.au/2019/01/2...ts-new-king-divorce-rumours-sultan-muhammad-v
By Natalie Oliveri| 9 hours ago
Married Russian model in November
Malaysia's King, who abdicated the throne just weeks after marrying a former Russian beauty queen, is said to be on the brink of filing for divorce.
It comes as Malaysia elected a new king just weeks after the shock move.
Sultan Muhammad V marriedOksana Voevodina, 25, in November, after a whirlwind romance. The former Miss Moscow converted to Islam earlier in the year to marry the monarch.
The couple wed in Moscow at a lavish ceremony following strict Islamic traditions, including being alcohol free with halal food.
But in January the 49-year-old Sultan decided to step down from the Malaysian throne, a move which shocked the nation.
He was just two years into his five-year term as Sultan.
Now, there are reports from Russian media claiming his marriage to Voevodina is on the rocks.
The Mirror is claiming reports from news outlet Tolko Nikomu which writes: "The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway.
"The marriage lasted just a couple of months."
https://honey.nine.com.au/2019/01/2...ts-new-king-divorce-rumours-sultan-muhammad-v
Reports Malaysia's former king will 'divorce' as country elects new Sultan
By Natalie Oliveri| 9 hours ago
Married Russian model in November
Malaysia's King, who abdicated the throne just weeks after marrying a former Russian beauty queen, is said to be on the brink of filing for divorce.
It comes as Malaysia elected a new king just weeks after the shock move.
Sultan Muhammad V marriedOksana Voevodina, 25, in November, after a whirlwind romance. The former Miss Moscow converted to Islam earlier in the year to marry the monarch.
The couple wed in Moscow at a lavish ceremony following strict Islamic traditions, including being alcohol free with halal food.
But in January the 49-year-old Sultan decided to step down from the Malaysian throne, a move which shocked the nation.
He was just two years into his five-year term as Sultan.
Malaysia's Sultan Muhammad V married the former Russian model in a lavish ceremony in November. (Twitter)
Now, there are reports from Russian media claiming his marriage to Voevodina is on the rocks.
The Mirror is claiming reports from news outlet Tolko Nikomu which writes: "The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway.
"The marriage lasted just a couple of months."
https://honey.nine.com.au/2019/01/2...ts-new-king-divorce-rumours-sultan-muhammad-v
Will the sweet young thing remain muslim after divorce? Under islamic law, divorced women and divorced muslim men who leave islam are entitled to nothing, no money, no property and no custody of children.
Wow, and can have 4 wives, n younger syt wives some more, n mens assets get protected, n can beat wives, n depending on wat sort of mudslimes, like the Turkish type, can eat pork secretly n drink alcohol. I am joining man. None of that BS women's crapster n child support etc, where do I sign up?
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JANUARY 25, 20199:24am
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicates for Russian beauty queen
Rebekah Scanlannews.com.au
Just weeks after the Malaysia’s King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne following his secret wedding to a former Russian beauty queen, the pair are said to be on the brink of filing for divorce.
Sultan Muhammad married Oksana Voevodina, 25, in November, after a whirlwind romance, with the former Miss Moscow converting to Islam earlier in the year in order to marry the monarch.
Following their lavish Moscow ceremony — which reportedly observed Islamic traditions such as being alcohol free and only serving halal food — the king walked away from his throne to be with his bride.
It was the first time in the country’s history a monarch had quit before completing their five-year term.
But despite the fairytale romance there are reports the couple are on the rocks.
The romance between Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V and his new beauty queen bride is reportedly on the rocks, just weeks after the monarch abdicated the throne for her. Picture: twitter/Nursafhia1
The romance between Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V and his new beauty queen bride is reportedly on the rocks, just weeks after the monarch abdicated the throne for her. Picture: twitter/Nursafhia1Source:Supplied
According to The Mirror, the marriage has lasted “just a couple of months”.
“The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway,” the publication quoted Russian newspaper Tolko Nikomu as reporting.
“The marriage lasted just a couple of months.”
The report also states another news site from Oksana’s home country are claiming they’ve “decided to divorce”, citing another that claimed the newlyweds are having “frequent rows”.
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However, the bride’s dad reportedly called the claims “nonsense”.
Surgeon Andrey Gorbatenko said: “It’s nonsense. I do not read the internet but I would have been the first to know.”
The pair — who have a 25 year age gap — are also said to be “expecting” their first child together.
While the rumours of the pregnancy have not been confirmed, it was suspected that it played a part in the king’s sudden abdication in January 2019, which followed two months of medical leave.
It’s not known how the pair met, but they are also rumoured to be “expecting” their first child. Picture: East2West News
It’s not known how the pair met, but they are also rumoured to be “expecting” their first child. Picture: East2West NewsSource:East 2 West News
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne in January. Picture: AP Photo/Yam G-Jun, File
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne in January. Picture: AP Photo/Yam G-Jun, FileSource:AP
In a statement at the time, the palace said the king was grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Council of Rulers and thanked the Prime Minister and government.
The statement in full read: “His Highness has worked towards fulfilling his responsibilities entrusted to him as the head of state, serving as a pillar of stability, source of justice, the core of unity … for the people.”
It is not known how the pair met and it is unclear if she has been married before.
The palace did not respond to requests for comment on the photos or reports of a marriage.
Previous newspaper reports of Oksana on a reality TV show her taking part in a steamy scene in a swimming pool.
Pro-Kremlin newspaper Komosomolskaya Pravda reported the “royal wife” clutched a champagne glass as she “surprised the participants of a reality show by having sex on her first date”.
The New Straits Times reported there had been tensions between the palace and the government of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who led the opposition to an election win in May.
Continue the conversation @RebekahScanlan | [email protected]
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JANUARY 25, 20199:24am
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicates for Russian beauty queen
Rebekah Scanlannews.com.au
Just weeks after the Malaysia’s King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne following his secret wedding to a former Russian beauty queen, the pair are said to be on the brink of filing for divorce.
Sultan Muhammad married Oksana Voevodina, 25, in November, after a whirlwind romance, with the former Miss Moscow converting to Islam earlier in the year in order to marry the monarch.
Following their lavish Moscow ceremony — which reportedly observed Islamic traditions such as being alcohol free and only serving halal food — the king walked away from his throne to be with his bride.
It was the first time in the country’s history a monarch had quit before completing their five-year term.
But despite the fairytale romance there are reports the couple are on the rocks.
The romance between Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V and his new beauty queen bride is reportedly on the rocks, just weeks after the monarch abdicated the throne for her. Picture: twitter/Nursafhia1
The romance between Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V and his new beauty queen bride is reportedly on the rocks, just weeks after the monarch abdicated the throne for her. Picture: twitter/Nursafhia1Source:Supplied
According to The Mirror, the marriage has lasted “just a couple of months”.
“The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway,” the publication quoted Russian newspaper Tolko Nikomu as reporting.
“The marriage lasted just a couple of months.”
The report also states another news site from Oksana’s home country are claiming they’ve “decided to divorce”, citing another that claimed the newlyweds are having “frequent rows”.
–– ADVERTISEMENT ––
However, the bride’s dad reportedly called the claims “nonsense”.
Surgeon Andrey Gorbatenko said: “It’s nonsense. I do not read the internet but I would have been the first to know.”
The pair — who have a 25 year age gap — are also said to be “expecting” their first child together.
While the rumours of the pregnancy have not been confirmed, it was suspected that it played a part in the king’s sudden abdication in January 2019, which followed two months of medical leave.
It’s not known how the pair met, but they are also rumoured to be “expecting” their first child. Picture: East2West News
It’s not known how the pair met, but they are also rumoured to be “expecting” their first child. Picture: East2West NewsSource:East 2 West News
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne in January. Picture: AP Photo/Yam G-Jun, File
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated his throne in January. Picture: AP Photo/Yam G-Jun, FileSource:AP
In a statement at the time, the palace said the king was grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Council of Rulers and thanked the Prime Minister and government.
The statement in full read: “His Highness has worked towards fulfilling his responsibilities entrusted to him as the head of state, serving as a pillar of stability, source of justice, the core of unity … for the people.”
It is not known how the pair met and it is unclear if she has been married before.
The palace did not respond to requests for comment on the photos or reports of a marriage.
Previous newspaper reports of Oksana on a reality TV show her taking part in a steamy scene in a swimming pool.
Pro-Kremlin newspaper Komosomolskaya Pravda reported the “royal wife” clutched a champagne glass as she “surprised the participants of a reality show by having sex on her first date”.
The New Straits Times reported there had been tensions between the palace and the government of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who led the opposition to an election win in May.
Continue the conversation @RebekahScanlan | [email protected]
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A Malaysian king's "fairytale" marriage to a Russian model nearly 25 years his junior is on the rocks after just two months, it is claimed.
Reports suggest Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, 49, and new bride Oksana Voevodina, 25, are set to divorce.
The couple are said to be expecting their first child, having tied the knot in Moscow in November.
But the bride's dad has rubbished the claims, telling Russian media it is "nonsense".
Surgeon Andrey Gorbatenko said: "It's nonsense. I do not read the internet but I would have been the first to know."
Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V married his Russian bride in November (Image: AHMAD YUSNI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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A Malaysian king's "fairytale" marriage to a Russian model nearly 25 years his junior is on the rocks after just two months, it is claimed.
Reports suggest Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, 49, and new bride Oksana Voevodina, 25, are set to divorce.
The couple are said to be expecting their first child, having tied the knot in Moscow in November.
But the bride's dad has rubbished the claims, telling Russian media it is "nonsense".
Surgeon Andrey Gorbatenko said: "It's nonsense. I do not read the internet but I would have been the first to know."
Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V married his Russian bride in November (Image: AHMAD YUSNI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Model Oksana Voevodina married the royal at the end of last year (Image: Social media; EAST2WEST NEWS)
Reports in Russia claim the 'fairytale' marriage is over (Image: Social media; EAST2WEST NEWS)
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News outlet Tolko Nikomu wrote: "The fairytale about the Russian Cinderella who married a king is likely to be over… preparing the necessary documents is already underway.
"The marriage lasted just a couple of months."
The couple married in Moscow in November (Image: Social media; EAST2WEST NEWS)
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Sultan of Pahang ascends throne as new Malaysian king
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah with the queen on Jan 31, 2019 at the welcoming ceremony for the 16th King of Malaysia. (Photo: AFP/ MOHD RASFAN)
31 Jan 2019 08:48AM (Updated: 31 Jan 2019 11:42AM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's newest king ascended the throne on Thursday (Jan 31), marking the start of a five-year term.
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new Malaysian king last week by members of the country's royal families, following the unexpected abdication of the previous monarch.
Sultan Abdullah arrived to a state welcome at the Parliament Square, and was met by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
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Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new Malaysian king last week by members of the country's royal families. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
The central band of the Royal Malay Regiment played the national anthem. Subsequently, the Royal Standard of the king was hoisted and a 21-gun salute was fired.
Sultan Abdullah then inspected the main guard-of-honour from the 1st Battalion Royal Malay Regiment.
He later proceeded to Istana Negara to take the oath of office.
At the same ceremony, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, took the oath of office as deputy king.
Earlier at midnight, the official flag of the king was raised at the palace in Kuala Lumpur.
Sultan Abdullah, 59, succeeds Sultan Muhammad V from Kelantan, who stepped down after just two years on the throne, a first in the country's history.
The former has a reputation of being well-versed in state affairs and is known as a humble and gracious figure.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on stage for the welcoming ceremony of the 16th King of Malaysia on Jan 31, 2019. (Photo: / AFP / MOHD RASFAN)
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Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on stage for the welcoming ceremony of the 16th King of Malaysia on Jan 31, 2019. (Photo: AFP/MOHD RASFAN)
He was appointed crown prince in July 1976, when he was just 16 years old, and took over his father's duties for the first time when he was 20 years old, when former sultan Ahmad Shah served as Malaysian king from 1979 to 1984.
He also studied Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy at Queen Elizabeth College, Oxford University, and was also trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is held on a rotational basis every five years.
The Conference of Rulers must meet to elect a new king no later than four weeks once the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong falls vacant.
Source: Bernama/na(mn)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...nds-the-throne-as-new-malaysian-king-11188432
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah with the queen on Jan 31, 2019 at the welcoming ceremony for the 16th King of Malaysia. (Photo: AFP/ MOHD RASFAN)
31 Jan 2019 08:48AM (Updated: 31 Jan 2019 11:42AM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's newest king ascended the throne on Thursday (Jan 31), marking the start of a five-year term.
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new Malaysian king last week by members of the country's royal families, following the unexpected abdication of the previous monarch.
Sultan Abdullah arrived to a state welcome at the Parliament Square, and was met by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
image: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new Malaysian king last week by members of the country's royal families. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
The central band of the Royal Malay Regiment played the national anthem. Subsequently, the Royal Standard of the king was hoisted and a 21-gun salute was fired.
Sultan Abdullah then inspected the main guard-of-honour from the 1st Battalion Royal Malay Regiment.
He later proceeded to Istana Negara to take the oath of office.
At the same ceremony, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, took the oath of office as deputy king.
Earlier at midnight, the official flag of the king was raised at the palace in Kuala Lumpur.
Sultan Abdullah, 59, succeeds Sultan Muhammad V from Kelantan, who stepped down after just two years on the throne, a first in the country's history.
The former has a reputation of being well-versed in state affairs and is known as a humble and gracious figure.
image: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on stage for the welcoming ceremony of the 16th King of Malaysia on Jan 31, 2019. (Photo: / AFP / MOHD RASFAN)
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Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on stage for the welcoming ceremony of the 16th King of Malaysia on Jan 31, 2019. (Photo: AFP/MOHD RASFAN)
He was appointed crown prince in July 1976, when he was just 16 years old, and took over his father's duties for the first time when he was 20 years old, when former sultan Ahmad Shah served as Malaysian king from 1979 to 1984.
He also studied Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy at Queen Elizabeth College, Oxford University, and was also trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
image: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ima.../oN/bernama-infographic-on-agong-election.jpg
In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is held on a rotational basis every five years.
The Conference of Rulers must meet to elect a new king no later than four weeks once the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong falls vacant.
Source: Bernama/na(mn)
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...nds-the-throne-as-new-malaysian-king-11188432
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