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Malaysia honours new king in coronation marked by pomp, cannon fire
Updated On: 21 July, 2024 07:20 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | Agencies
Sultan Ibrahim, 65, was sworn in on January 31. Saturday`s coronation at the national palace formalised his role as Malaysia`s 17th king in a ceremony steeped in Malay culture and pageantry
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The 17th King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah at his coronation in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday. Pic/PTI
Traditional pomp and cannon fire on Saturday marked the coronation of Malaysia`s billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.
Sultan Ibrahim, 65, was sworn in on January 31. Saturday`s coronation at the national palace formalised his role as Malaysia`s 17th king in a ceremony steeped in Malay culture and pageantry.
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