Sultan Muhammad V takes oath of office as Yang di-Pertuan Agong
THE STAR
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V , has taken the oath of office as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in a ceremony steeped in tradition and customs at Istana Negara.
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, also took the oath of office as the Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Their Majesties were elected by the Conference of Rulers at its 243rd (Special) Meeting at Istana Negara on October 14, and will reign for five years from Tuesday.
Sultan Muhammad V, 47, succeeds the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, who completed his reign as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Monday.
Tuesday's ceremonies at the Balairong Seri (throne room) began with the 244th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers held in conjunction with the taking of oath of office and signing of the instruments of office by their majesties. - Bernama
DAULAT TUANKU
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| The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V has - the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia |
