A unique process of electing the King


Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah listening to the address of congratulations and pledge of loyalty on behalf of the people which was delivered by then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during the installation ceremony of His Majesty at Istana Negara on July 30, 2019. — Bernama

THE process to elect the Yang di-Pertuan Agong through a constitutionally mandated process is exceptionally distinct and one of the most unique in the world.

His Majesty is elected by the Conference of Rulers according to the method and manner prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Constitution and Regulations of the Conference of Rulers.

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