Timeline of the King’s reign

Sultan Abdullah kissing the Keris Panjang diraja which symbolises the centralisation of power entrusted to him during his installation ceremony at Istana Negara on July 30, 2019. — Bernama

THROUGHOUT Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, His Majesty has seen the nation through periods of celebration and also turmoil.

From multiple political crises to the proclamation of a new city, we take a look at some of the major events in His Majesty’s five-year reign.