Malaysia celebrates installation of Sultan Ibrahim as King (Gallery)


KUALA LUMPUR: The installation of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia will be held in a ceremony steeped in Malay royal customs and tradition at Istana Negara on Saturday (July 20), marking a historic event for the nation.

The ceremony, set in the grandeur of Balairung Seri at Istana Negara on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, serves as a formal proclamation that Sultan Ibrahim has ascended to the throne as the Supreme Head of the Federation, entrusted with the duty of safeguarding Malaysians during his five-year reign.

This glittering event has been eagerly anticipated by 34 million Malaysians and captures the attention of the international community, showcasing the unique and enduring legacy of the Constitutional Monarchy system that Malaysia has upheld since its independence in 1957.

The installation ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia, in accordance with Article 32(1) of the Federal Constitution, underscores the continuity of the rotational system among the nine Malay rulers.

This tradition, overseen by the Conference of Rulers, highlights the distinctive practice of electing and appointing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a system unique to Malaysia.


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