Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar Becomes New King for Malaysia
- VIVA.co.id/Arianti Widya
Sultan Ibrahim succeeded Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang state, who presided over a tumultuous period that included Covid-19 lockdowns and political instability.
The political influence of the king has grown in recent years. Sultan Abdullah intervened in the past to decide who became prime minister, including naming Anwar as prime minister after 2022 general elections led to a hung parliament.
Sultan Ibrahim has indicated he will maintain a hands-on approach. He said in an interview with the Singapore Straits Times published last month that he would not want to waste five years on the throne as a “puppet king” but will focus on fighting graft and deepening unity in the country.
The sultan and other rulers have also warned against attempts by the opposition to oust Anwar’s government, calling instead for political stability.
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