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Sultan Ibrahim of Johor to be appointed Malaysia’s king, 34 years after his father's reign
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will become Malaysia's king on Jan 31, 2024, following the rotational system of the nine royal households. He takes over from his father, who held the position 34 years ago.
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak will serve as deputy king for five years starting from Jan 31, 2024.
The current king, Sultan Abdullah, ascended the throne in 2019 and played a significant role in resolving political impasses and selecting prime ministers.
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar takes over the office of the current King Abdullah at the end of January 2024. In the Southeast Asian country, the head of state is chosen according to a globally unique tradition.