Traditional pomp and cannon fire marked the coronation of Malaysia’s billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who pledged to govern fairly the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.
The 17th King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, left, and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah walk near the throne during his coronation at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, July 20, 2024. – Traditional pomp and cannon fire on Saturday marked the coronation of Malaysia's billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.
Donned in black and gold traditional ceremonial outfit and headgear, Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah were greeted by military salute before they proceeded to the throne. The heads of the other royal families, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Bahrain King Hamad Isa al Khalifa were seated on a stage beside the throne.
“God willing, I will discharge my duties faithfully and honestly, and to rule fairly,” Sultan Ibrahim said in his coronation speech. He also urged Anwar's government to step up efforts to improve the livelihood of the people and bolster the nation's development. After the sultan took his oath, guests in the hall chanted “Long live the king” three times.
Known as the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, or He Who is Made Lord, the king plays a largely ceremonial role, with administrative power vested in the prime minister and Parliament. The monarch is the nominal head of the government and armed forces and is regarded as the protector of Islam and Malay tradition.
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