KUALA LUMPUR, January 31 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has safely arrived in the federal capital to assume the role of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara. The private aircraft carrying His Majesty touched down at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Subang Air Base at approximately 9:40 am. Welcoming him were the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and Tengku Laksamana Selangor, Tengku Sulaiman Shah Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin.
Accompanied by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Sultan Ibrahim’s arrival drew a crowd of thousands outside the RMAF air base, expressing their warmth by waving as the motorcade made its way to Istana Negara. This ceremonial transition marks Sultan Ibrahim’s official oath of office as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, succeeding Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. The formal ceremony is scheduled to take place at the 264th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Balairung Seri (throne room), Istana Negara.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will read the instruments of proclamation of office in the presence of Malay Rulers, members of the Royal family, and dignitaries, marking the commencement of Sultan Ibrahim’s five-year term. The event holds historical significance, symbolizing the official transfer of the highest position in the Malaysian monarchy. As Sultan Ibrahim assumes the prestigious role of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the nation anticipates a new era in its leadership, reflecting continuity and unity among the states.
