Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king

By Associated Press

Jan 31, 2024 1:57 pm

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia's Johor state was sworn in as the nation's new king Wednesday under a unique rotating monarchy system.

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, took his oath of office at the palace and signed the instrument of the proclamation of office in a ceremony witnessed by other royal families, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet members. A coronation ceremony will be held later.

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