Yes, yesterday was a historic day (definitely not a public holiday). It was the inaugaration of our 14th King or in Malaysia it is called the 'Yang Di Pertuan Agong'.
His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Kedah was chosen to be the 14th King. What is amazing is that in Malaysia (or probably the only country in the world that have this title), the Deputy King or known as 'Timbalan Yang Di Pertuan Agong' is the His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Kelantan.
His royal highness, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah ibni Sultan Badlishah
His royal highness, Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra
What is unique about Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system is that the king is selected among the 9 states that have a sultan. In a nutshell, Malaysia once upon a time have sultans from the 9 states. So basically, the 9 sultans will get to select the King and Deputy King amongst them. The 9 states that have a sultan are Perlis (called 'Raja'), Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan (called Yang Dipertuan Besar), Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. While the other 4 states is headed by 'Yang Dipertuan Negeri' or governor which makes them not qualified to become King.
Anyway, our new King will be the Head of State for the next 5 years. Once he completes his 5 year term, then the council of rulers which is made of the Sultan will elect or select the new King (which is most probable be the Sultan of Kelantan).
Interestingly, for our new King this is his second time as the Yang Dipertuan Agong. The last time was back from 1970 to 1975. That is a first for Malaysia, the first King to be elected twice.
Heartiest Congratulations to both of our new Yang Dipertuan Agong and Timbalan Yang Dipertuan Agong.
DAULAT TUANKU!!!!! (LONG LIVE THE KING)
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