KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 – The installation of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia will be held in a ceremony steeped in Malay royal customs and tradition at Istana Negara on Saturday, marking a historic and momentous event for the nation.
The ceremony, set in the grandeur of Balairung Seri at Istana Negara, on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, serves as a formal proclamation to the world that Sultan Ibrahim has ascended to the throne as the Supreme Head of the Federation, entrusted with the solemn duty of safeguarding Malaysians during his five-year reign.
This glittering event is eagerly anticipated by 34 million Malaysians and captures the attention of the international community, showcasing the unique and enduring legacy of the Constitutional Monarchy system that Malaysia has upheld since its independence in 1957.
The Installation Ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia in accordance with Article 32(1) of the Federal Constitution, underscores the continuity of the rotational system among the nine Malay rulers.
This tradition, overseen by the Conference of Rulers, highlights the distinctive practice of electing and appointing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a system unique to Malaysia.
According to the rotational system of Malaysia’s nine monarchical states, the order of succession since 1957 has been Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor, and Perak.
