Crowning new hopes with royal transition


MALAYSIA stands on the cusp of a significant transition as our unique rotational monarchy system goes through the traditional process of changing royal leaders.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will step down on Tuesday, and Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar will be installed on the throne on Wednesday.

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