Malaysia's new king, the outspoken Johor sultan, may test the limits of what a monarch can do. But there are established protocols that will be hard to challenge, says James Chin, Asian Studies professor at the University of Tasmania.
Malaysia ’s new king, the outspoken Johor sultan, may test the limits of what a monarch can do. But there are established protocols that will be hard to challenge, says James Chin, Asian Studies professor at the University of Tasmania. Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar at the national palace.
(Photo: Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar)will serve as the country’s new king from Wednesday (Jan 31) for the next five years until 2029 - and there is much anticipation as he comes with a reputation. In his home state, he is seen as someone who takes a hands-on approach to issues concerning the state. It is public knowledge that no chief minister can be appointed if he is unhappy with the candidate.as chief minister came as a shock to many. He had not been the choice of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) - the party had indicated its preference to keep Hasni Mohammad in his old position - but he was the sultan’s choic
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