Malaysia’s royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system.
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor, second right, walks with Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, second left, after the election for the next Malaysian king at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Malaysia's royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country's new king under a unique rotating monarchy system, the palace said Friday. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 64, will ascend to the throne on Jan.
Nine ethnic Malay state rulers take turns serving as Malaysia’s king for five-year terms under the world’s only such system, which has been maintained since the country’s independence from Britain in 1957. Despite the ceremonial nature of the post, the king has become more active in politics in recent years. Current King Sultan Abdullah had to intervene in the past few years to decide who became prime minister. This included namingSultan Ibrahim, a ruler who takes annual road trips to meet people in his state, has expressed his readiness to be king.
Sultan Ibrahim has an extensive collection of luxurious cars and motorcycles. He also owns a private army and is involved in many business ventures. This includes a stake in the multibillion-dollar Forest City development project in Johor with China's beleaguered developer Country Gardens.
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