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Serious Jiuhu King Has Abdicated! Rather Spend More Time With Russian SYT Wife Than Ruling m&ds!
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What about SYT Minahs,,,??? They are hot too,,,,
Persian are lots more exotic.
Hmmm apparently not so simple as there are other reasons and these have to do with his habits......
AsiaMalaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
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This file photo taken on July 17, 2018 shows the 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V (R), preparing to deliver his address during the opening ceremony of the parliament in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (L) looks on. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
By Albert Wai
07 Jan 2019 02:55PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 04:19PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy has been rocked by the sudden resignation of Sultan Muhammad V on Sunday (Jan 6), the first time a sitting king has abdicated.
On Monday, the Conference of Rulers reportedly met to choose a date to elect a new king. In the meantime, Sultan Nazrin of Perak, the deputy king, will serve as acting head of state.
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Despite the uncertainties over who will take over in the coming weeks, those interviewed by Channel NewsAsia said people’s respect for the monarchy is unlikely to be affected.
Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs noted that Malaysia does not practice a dynastic monarchy at the federal level, but rather a rotational one.
“As such, the people’s respect is for the institution rather than the individual king. So the abdication of one king will be followed by the coronation of another, who will continue to enjoy such respect,” he said.
Ooi Kee Beng, the executive director of the Penang Institute added: “His abdication was probably not a surprise to the royal houses. The uncertainty now is about who the next Agong should be.
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“I very much doubt this will mean instability for the country, perhaps for the (king’s) office itself, not much more.”
The former king had officially notified the Malay rulers on his abdication through a letter sent to the Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, said the comptroller of the royal household in a statement on Sunday.
“His Majesty hopes that all Malaysians will continue to stay united, tolerant and in agreement in shouldering the responsibility to safeguard the country’s sovereignty so that Malaysia will remain in peace and harmony,” said the statement.
Sultan Muhammad V also expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the government for their cooperation in governing the country.
Mahathir said on Monday that the government hopes a new king will be elected as soon as possible.
Deputy prime minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said that she was saddened by the resignation, but added that the decision must be respected.
Rumours of the abdication were circulating online last week, although Mahathir said he did not receive official word on the matter.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE
In his brief reign, the former king - who took the throne on Dec 13, 2016 - will be remembered for granting a full pardon to prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim in May last year.
Anwar was then serving a five-year sentence for sodomy.
Permatang Pauh lawmaker Nurul Izzah Anwar on Sunday thanked the former king for giving the full pardon.
“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.
In August, Sultan Muhammad V also cancelled an official birthday ceremony in conjunction with his birthday, as well as a royal tea reception.
The funds for both events were channelled to Tabung Harapan Malaysia, a fund set up by Putrajaya to solicit public contributions in order to reduce the country's RM1 trillion (US$239 billion) national debt.
The monarch, who studied at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies until 1991, also offered to take a 10 per cent cut on his salary and emoluments.
Social media users expressed shock and sadness over the resignation.
“I am saddened by Agong's resignation but I will remember him as first to swear in opposition leaders, the Agong that ruled during the political change of power,” wrote Facebook user SB Lim.
Daniel Lim Ban Ho, another Facebook user wrote: “His Majesty took a decision for pay cut and no Royal birthday celebration ... I respect my King. May God protect him.”
In a brief Facebook post, former prime minister Najib Razak also paid tribute to the former king. "We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King!" he said.
NOT WITHOUT CONTROVERSY
Abdicating just two years into his five-year term, the former king is not without controversies.
As head of state, he presided over the historic transition of power when Pakatan Harapan (PH) unseated the Barisan Nasional government after the May 9 general election last year.
But the process was marred with delay and uncertainty.
Mahathir was expected to sworn in on May 10 in the morning, but the ceremony was delayed until late afternoon.
No official reason was given by the palace.
READ: Dr Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia prime minister
Subsequently, the palace refuted allegations that the former king had delayed the swearing in process.
"Istana Negara strongly refutes any allegation that His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V delayed the appointment of Tun Dr Mahathir as Prime Minister," a statement then said.
In June, the PH government faced delay in the swearing in of Attorney-General Tommy Thomas. There was backlash from the public that he was a not a Malay-Muslim candidate.
The former king gave his consent only after a two-week delay, following lobbying by the PH government.
He then said in a statement that the appointment would continue to preserve the special rights and privileges of the Malays and Bumiputeras, as well as the status of Islam as the federal religion.
In the lead up to his resignation on Sunday, there were rumours of the former king marrying a former beauty queen.
According to online reports in November last year, the 49-year-old monarch recently married 25-year-old former beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, who held the title of Miss Moscow in 2015.
Mahathir said then that he did not have official confirmation of the wedding.
WHAT’S NEXT
The rulers kicked off a special meeting on Monday at the Istana to discuss the next steps.
In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king 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 falls vacant.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. This is followed by the Sultan of Johor.
The Malay Mail, quoting Perak assemblyman Abdul Aziz Bari, said the rulers are expected to adhere to the rotation list and elect Pahang’s Sultan Ahmad Shah as the next king.
The federal government does not have a say in the selection process.
Source: CNA/aw
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This file photo taken on July 17, 2018 shows the 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V (R), preparing to deliver his address during the opening ceremony of the parliament in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (L) looks on. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
By Albert Wai
07 Jan 2019 02:55PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 04:19PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy has been rocked by the sudden resignation of Sultan Muhammad V on Sunday (Jan 6), the first time a sitting king has abdicated.
On Monday, the Conference of Rulers reportedly met to choose a date to elect a new king. In the meantime, Sultan Nazrin of Perak, the deputy king, will serve as acting head of state.
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Despite the uncertainties over who will take over in the coming weeks, those interviewed by Channel NewsAsia said people’s respect for the monarchy is unlikely to be affected.
Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs noted that Malaysia does not practice a dynastic monarchy at the federal level, but rather a rotational one.
“As such, the people’s respect is for the institution rather than the individual king. So the abdication of one king will be followed by the coronation of another, who will continue to enjoy such respect,” he said.
Ooi Kee Beng, the executive director of the Penang Institute added: “His abdication was probably not a surprise to the royal houses. The uncertainty now is about who the next Agong should be.
Advertisement
“I very much doubt this will mean instability for the country, perhaps for the (king’s) office itself, not much more.”
The former king had officially notified the Malay rulers on his abdication through a letter sent to the Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, said the comptroller of the royal household in a statement on Sunday.
“His Majesty hopes that all Malaysians will continue to stay united, tolerant and in agreement in shouldering the responsibility to safeguard the country’s sovereignty so that Malaysia will remain in peace and harmony,” said the statement.
Sultan Muhammad V also expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the government for their cooperation in governing the country.
Mahathir said on Monday that the government hopes a new king will be elected as soon as possible.
Deputy prime minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said that she was saddened by the resignation, but added that the decision must be respected.
Rumours of the abdication were circulating online last week, although Mahathir said he did not receive official word on the matter.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE
In his brief reign, the former king - who took the throne on Dec 13, 2016 - will be remembered for granting a full pardon to prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim in May last year.
Anwar was then serving a five-year sentence for sodomy.
Permatang Pauh lawmaker Nurul Izzah Anwar on Sunday thanked the former king for giving the full pardon.
“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.
In August, Sultan Muhammad V also cancelled an official birthday ceremony in conjunction with his birthday, as well as a royal tea reception.
The funds for both events were channelled to Tabung Harapan Malaysia, a fund set up by Putrajaya to solicit public contributions in order to reduce the country's RM1 trillion (US$239 billion) national debt.
The monarch, who studied at the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies until 1991, also offered to take a 10 per cent cut on his salary and emoluments.
Social media users expressed shock and sadness over the resignation.
“I am saddened by Agong's resignation but I will remember him as first to swear in opposition leaders, the Agong that ruled during the political change of power,” wrote Facebook user SB Lim.
Daniel Lim Ban Ho, another Facebook user wrote: “His Majesty took a decision for pay cut and no Royal birthday celebration ... I respect my King. May God protect him.”
In a brief Facebook post, former prime minister Najib Razak also paid tribute to the former king. "We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King!" he said.
NOT WITHOUT CONTROVERSY
Abdicating just two years into his five-year term, the former king is not without controversies.
As head of state, he presided over the historic transition of power when Pakatan Harapan (PH) unseated the Barisan Nasional government after the May 9 general election last year.
But the process was marred with delay and uncertainty.
Mahathir was expected to sworn in on May 10 in the morning, but the ceremony was delayed until late afternoon.
No official reason was given by the palace.
READ: Dr Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia prime minister
Subsequently, the palace refuted allegations that the former king had delayed the swearing in process.
"Istana Negara strongly refutes any allegation that His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V delayed the appointment of Tun Dr Mahathir as Prime Minister," a statement then said.
In June, the PH government faced delay in the swearing in of Attorney-General Tommy Thomas. There was backlash from the public that he was a not a Malay-Muslim candidate.
The former king gave his consent only after a two-week delay, following lobbying by the PH government.
He then said in a statement that the appointment would continue to preserve the special rights and privileges of the Malays and Bumiputeras, as well as the status of Islam as the federal religion.
In the lead up to his resignation on Sunday, there were rumours of the former king marrying a former beauty queen.
According to online reports in November last year, the 49-year-old monarch recently married 25-year-old former beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, who held the title of Miss Moscow in 2015.
Mahathir said then that he did not have official confirmation of the wedding.
WHAT’S NEXT
The rulers kicked off a special meeting on Monday at the Istana to discuss the next steps.
In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king 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 falls vacant.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. This is followed by the Sultan of Johor.
The Malay Mail, quoting Perak assemblyman Abdul Aziz Bari, said the rulers are expected to adhere to the rotation list and elect Pahang’s Sultan Ahmad Shah as the next king.
The federal government does not have a say in the selection process.
Source: CNA/aw
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Shock, sadness in Malaysia over Sultan Muhammad V's resignation as king
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The 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V, seen here in July 2018, gave up the throne just two years into his term. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
07 Jan 2019 01:59PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 06:17PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politicians and netizens on social media have expressed shock and sadness over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The news which broke on Sunday (Jan 6) received a myriad of reactions, expression of affection and the highest appreciation for the service of Sultan Muhammad V during his reign as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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Former prime minister Najib Razak in a brief posting on his Facebook paid tribute to and gave the highest appreciation to Sultan Muhammad V on his service as Malaysia's king.
"We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King! " he said.
Permatang Pauh member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar thanked Sultan Muhammad V for giving a full pardon to her father Anwar Ibrahim.
“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.
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NEXT KING MUST BE ELECTED WITHIN 4 WEEKS
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.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line.
Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s resignation, netizens have been asking who his successor will be.
Among the comments posted by netizens were one by Syamil Hmd, who said: “Sad Tuanku. But whatever it is, my King sits on the throne to protect the people. Allahuakhbar, Daulat Tuanku.”
Mohd Irwan Shaffii, meanwhile, wrote: “First time in history. Agong steps down. Never happened before.”
Another netizen, Shahril Aziz, looked back at Sultan Muhammad V’s famous quote which went viral, saying: “Remember Tuanku’s joke at the opening of the Parliament sitting ... the hot phrase at that time was 'sit down, don't run’ if you still remember.”
Source: Bernama/Agencies/rw(mn)
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The 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V, seen here in July 2018, gave up the throne just two years into his term. (Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan)
07 Jan 2019 01:59PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 06:17PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politicians and netizens on social media have expressed shock and sadness over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The news which broke on Sunday (Jan 6) received a myriad of reactions, expression of affection and the highest appreciation for the service of Sultan Muhammad V during his reign as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Advertisement
Former prime minister Najib Razak in a brief posting on his Facebook paid tribute to and gave the highest appreciation to Sultan Muhammad V on his service as Malaysia's king.
"We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King! " he said.
Permatang Pauh member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar thanked Sultan Muhammad V for giving a full pardon to her father Anwar Ibrahim.
“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.
Advertisement
NEXT KING MUST BE ELECTED WITHIN 4 WEEKS
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.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line.
Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s resignation, netizens have been asking who his successor will be.
Among the comments posted by netizens were one by Syamil Hmd, who said: “Sad Tuanku. But whatever it is, my King sits on the throne to protect the people. Allahuakhbar, Daulat Tuanku.”
Mohd Irwan Shaffii, meanwhile, wrote: “First time in history. Agong steps down. Never happened before.”
Another netizen, Shahril Aziz, looked back at Sultan Muhammad V’s famous quote which went viral, saying: “Remember Tuanku’s joke at the opening of the Parliament sitting ... the hot phrase at that time was 'sit down, don't run’ if you still remember.”
Source: Bernama/Agencies/rw(mn)
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New Malaysia king to be elected on Jan 24
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File photo of Sultan Muhammad V, inspecting a ceremonial guard of honor at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 13, 2016. (Photo: AFP/Manan Vatsyayana)
07 Jan 2019 05:11PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 05:30PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Council of Rulers will meet on Jan 24 to elect a new king and deputy, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said on Monday (Jan 7).
The new rulers will then be sworn in on Jan 31.
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Syed Danial said the dates were decided by the rulers during their meeting at the Istana Negara on Monday morning.
The meeting was attended by the rulers of Terengganu, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Perak and Kedah.
The meeting was convened following Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king on Sunday after just two years on the throne. His abdication is the first in Malaysia's history.
In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. A vote must be held within four weeks of the position becoming vacant.
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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.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. This is followed by the Sultan of Johor.
READ: Shock, sadness in Malaysia over Sultan Muhammad V's resignation as king
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
Earlier in the day, prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the government hopes that Malaysia’s new king will be selected as soon as possible.
He said the election had to be expedited because he had to have an audience with the king on certain matters.
"The government accepts the decision of (the Sultan of Kelantan) Sultan Muhammad V to step down," the prime minister told reporters after opening the Terengganu office of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia.
"It is in accordance with the constitution."
Source: Bernama/CNA/zl(aw)
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File photo of Sultan Muhammad V, inspecting a ceremonial guard of honor at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 13, 2016. (Photo: AFP/Manan Vatsyayana)
07 Jan 2019 05:11PM (Updated: 07 Jan 2019 05:30PM)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Council of Rulers will meet on Jan 24 to elect a new king and deputy, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said on Monday (Jan 7).
The new rulers will then be sworn in on Jan 31.
Advertisement
Syed Danial said the dates were decided by the rulers during their meeting at the Istana Negara on Monday morning.
The meeting was attended by the rulers of Terengganu, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Perak and Kedah.
The meeting was convened following Sultan Muhammad V's move to step down as Malaysia's king on Sunday after just two years on the throne. His abdication is the first in Malaysia's history.
In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the king is held on a rotational basis every five years. A vote must be held within four weeks of the position becoming vacant.
Advertisement
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.
According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. This is followed by the Sultan of Johor.
READ: Shock, sadness in Malaysia over Sultan Muhammad V's resignation as king
READ: Malaysian king’s shock resignation unlikely to affect respect for monarchy, say analysts
Earlier in the day, prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the government hopes that Malaysia’s new king will be selected as soon as possible.
He said the election had to be expedited because he had to have an audience with the king on certain matters.
"The government accepts the decision of (the Sultan of Kelantan) Sultan Muhammad V to step down," the prime minister told reporters after opening the Terengganu office of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia.
"It is in accordance with the constitution."
Source: Bernama/CNA/zl(aw)
Tagged Topics
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/new-malaysia-king-to-be-elected-on-jan-24-11094550
juihu kia knows best..
I'm sure must be the new wife got scandal 
its obvious the ex agong does not like madhatter,,,,and so he quit and spend time with wife,,,what can madhatter do? By abdicating he discharge himself of all scandals and Madhatter have no ammo to go against the royalty
Dr. M got some serious dirt on him ...made him resigned. Agung was an UMNO guy and he showed his colours by delaying the swearing in of the new PM. Payback time. Nobody messes with Dr. M.
Gen Kee Chiu should fly immediately to beg Dr. M for forgiveness.
Gen Kee Chiu should fly immediately to beg Dr. M for forgiveness.
you're right, old horse, on his own can't take on these royals ..... ...but hen he mobilises the rayat behind him... it'a a different story... All these arseholes are a disgrace to m'sia
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