KUALA LUMPUR, January 31 — Sultan Ibrahim of Johor is set to officially become the 17th King of Malaysia today, commencing a five-year term. The oath-taking ceremony and signing of the instrument of office will take place at the 264th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Balairung Seri, Istana Negara. Additionally, Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak will be sworn in as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong during the same event.
The ceremony will be attended by Malay Rulers, members of the Royal family, and dignitaries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will read out the content of the instruments of proclamation of office during the ceremony. Sultan Ibrahim is expected to depart from Istana Bukit Serene, Johor, at 7.45 am, taking a special aircraft from Senai International Airport to the capital for the historic event.
The ceremonial welcome at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base will precede the oath-taking and signing of instruments at Istana Negara, with Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and the children of Their Majesties also in attendance. Sultan Ibrahim was elected as the 17th King at the 263rd (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers in October, succeeding Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
