KUALA LUMPUR: It was a day steeped in tradition and custom as Kelantan Ruler Sultan Muhammad V ascended the throne as Malaysia’s 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Sultan Muhammad V arrived at Istana Negara about 11.20am to take his oath of office as the new King and sign the instrument of proclamation, at Balairong Seri (throne room).
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