Photo gallery: Johor Ruler embarks on journey to ascend Federal throne

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim waving at the crowd gathered to see him off on his journey to take oath as the 17th King of Malaysia.

PETALING JAYA: Thousands gathered along the streets in Johor, spanning from Istana Bukit Serene to Senai International Airport in Kulai, from as early as 6.30am to witness the momentous departure of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Alrmarhum Sultan Iskandar to Kuala Lumpur to take the oath of office as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.

Dressed in full ceremonial attire, His Majesty departed Istana Bukit Serene in an official vehicle at 7.45am, accompanied by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, as the minister in attendance, and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.