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    Billionaire Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king under rotating monarchy system

    by Eileen Ng Jan 31, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

    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.

    One of the richest men in the country, Sultan

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