Ceremony steeped in tradition

Sultan Muhammad V receiving the instrument of office of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the 244th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers on Dec 13 last year. — Bernama

TODAY marks an important day in the nation’s history as it is the installation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He replaced Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, who completed his term on Dec 12 last year.

To mark Sultan Muhammad V’s installation as the new King, the Government has declared today as a national holiday.