IPOH, Jan 7 — The Conference of Rulers is expected to adhere to the rotation list that places the Pahang Sultan as next Yang di-Pertuan Agong, said Perak assemblyman Abdul Aziz Bari.

The former constitutional law expert said convention played a significant role in the country’s royalty, and predicted that the Durbar was unlikely to depart from this following Sultan Muhammad V’s sudden abdication yesterday.

“It is normal in any monarchy in the world to follow a tradition, that is certain. The Rulers know who will succeed,” the Tebing Tinggi assemblyman told Malay Mail when contacted today.

Pahang’s Sultan Ahmad Shah, who was the Agong from 1979 to 1984, is the next to assume the country’s throne, but his current state of health prompted speculation that the Conference of Rulers could move to the next monarch on the list, the Sultan of Johor.

However, Abdul Aziz said Pahang could still provide the next Agong if the state’s regent is installed as the sultan.

“Tunku Abdullah could take his father’s place and at the same time, prepare him to become the Sultan,” he explained.

Abdul Aziz also dismissed talk that the Deputy Agong, Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, could serve out the remainder of Sultan Muhammad’s current term.

Sultan Nazrin was the acting Agong during Sultan Muhammad’s absence last year.

“A new election must be conducted to determine the new Agong,” he added.

Sultan Muhammad V stepped down as Agong yesterday, just two years and 24 days into his five-year term.

The Kelantan Ruler only returned to the country days earlier, after an extended period of leave for medical reasons at the end of last year.

Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ad Aziz made the announcement through a statement yesterday.</s>KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Muhammad V stepped down as Malaysia's king on Sunday (Jan 6) after just two years on the throne - marking a first in the country's history. 



The king had officially notified the Malay Rulers on his abdication through a letter sent to the Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, said the comptroller of the royal household in a statement.

“In discharging the wishes of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V, Istana Negara hereby announces that His Majesty is abdicating as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong effective Jan 6, 2019, pursuant to Article 32 (3) of the Federal Constitution,” said Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

Wan Ahmad Dahlan said Sultan Muhammad V expressed his gratitude to the Malay Rulers, who elected him as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Dec 13, 2016.

He also expressed his appreciation to Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the government for their cooperation in governing the country.

"During his tenure as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, His Majesty worked to fulfil his responsibilities and the trust placed in him as the head of state, serving as the pillar of stability, the source of justice and as an umbrella of the solidarity and unity of the people,” said Wan Ahmad Dahlan. 



The comptroller said that Sultan Muhammad V, as the supreme commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces, was proud of the sacrifices and devotion shown to him and the country over the years.

“His Majesty hopes that all Malaysians will continue to stay united, tolerant and in agreement in shouldering the responsibility to safeguard the country’s sovereignty so that Malaysia will remain in peace and harmony,” he said.



The former king was ready to return to working on the development of Kelantan together with the state government and the people, Wan Ahmad Dahlan added.

In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is held on a rotational basis every five years.

The Conference of Rulers must meet to elect a new king no later than four weeks once the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong falls vacant.

According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line.

Rumours of the abdication were circulating online earlier in the week, although Mahathir said he did not receive official word on the matter.

"I didn't receive letters or any official indication about anything, so I am not going to talk about it," said Mahathir at a press conference on Friday.

Mahathir also said that "as far as (he) knew", the king had resumed duties after going on leave for two months up until Dec 31.

According to online reports in November, the 49-year-old monarch recently married 25-year-old former beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, who held the title of Miss Moscow in 2015.

The reports featured pictures of the supposed wedding, which were said to have taken place on Nov 22 in a concert hall in the upscale Moscow suburb of Barvikha.

Mahathir said then that he did not have official confirmation on the wedding.</s>KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politicians and netizens on social media have expressed shock and sadness over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The news which broke on Sunday (Jan 6) received a myriad of reactions, expression of affection and the highest appreciation for the service of Sultan Muhammad V during his reign as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Former prime minister Najib Razak in a brief posting on his Facebook paid tribute to and gave the highest appreciation to Sultan Muhammad V on his service as Malaysia's king.

"We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King! " he said.

Permatang Pauh member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar thanked Sultan Muhammad V for giving a full pardon to her father Anwar Ibrahim.

“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.

NEXT KING MUST BE ELECTED WITHIN 4 WEEKS

In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is held on a rotational basis every five years.

The Conference of Rulers must meet to elect a new king no later than four weeks once the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong falls vacant.

According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. 



Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s resignation, netizens have been asking who his successor will be.

Among the comments posted by netizens were one by Syamil Hmd, who said: “Sad Tuanku. But whatever it is, my King sits on the throne to protect the people. Allahuakhbar, Daulat Tuanku.”

Mohd Irwan Shaffii, meanwhile, wrote: “First time in history. Agong steps down. Never happened before.”

Another netizen, Shahril Aziz, looked back at Sultan Muhammad V’s famous quote which went viral, saying: “Remember Tuanku’s joke at the opening of the Parliament sitting ... the hot phrase at that time was 'sit down, don't run’ if you still remember.”</s>KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politicians and netizens on social media have expressed shock and sadness over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The news which broke on Sunday (Jan 6) received a myriad of reactions, expression of affection and the highest appreciation for the service of Sultan Muhammad V during his reign as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Former prime minister Najib Razak in a brief posting on his Facebook paid tribute to and gave the highest appreciation to Sultan Muhammad V on his service as Malaysia's king.

"We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King! " he said.

Permatang Pauh member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar thanked Sultan Muhammad V for giving a full pardon to her father Anwar Ibrahim.

“May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees,” she said on Twitter.

NEXT KING MUST BE ELECTED WITHIN 4 WEEKS

In Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system, the election for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is held on a rotational basis every five years.

The Conference of Rulers must meet to elect a new king no later than four weeks once the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong falls vacant.

According to the rotation in place, the Sultan of Pahang would be next in line. 



Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s resignation, netizens have been asking who his successor will be.

Among the comments posted by netizens were one by Syamil Hmd, who said: “Sad Tuanku. But whatever it is, my King sits on the throne to protect the people. Allahuakhbar, Daulat Tuanku.”

Mohd Irwan Shaffii, meanwhile, wrote: “First time in history. Agong steps down. Never happened before.”

Another netizen, Shahril Aziz, looked back at Sultan Muhammad V’s famous quote which went viral, saying: “Remember Tuanku’s joke at the opening of the Parliament sitting ... the hot phrase at that time was 'sit down, don't run’ if you still remember.”</s>KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Leaders and most netizens on social media on Sunday (Jan 6) night expressed shock and sadness over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The news of his resignation, which became known late Sunday evening received a myriad of reactions, expression of affection and the highest appreciation for the service of Sultan Muhammad V during his reign as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in a brief posting on his Facebook paid tribute to and gave the highest appreciation to Sultan Muhammad V on his service as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

"We Malaysians pray for his health and that he is protected by Allah. Long live the King! " he said.

Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar thanked Sultan Muhammad V for giving a full pardon to her father, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"May Malaysia no longer continue having political detainees," she said on Twitter.

Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's resignation, netizens have been asking who his successor will be.

Among the comments posted by netizens was one by Syamil Hmd, who said: "Sad Tuanku. But whatever it is, my King sits on the throne to protect the people. Allahuakhbar, Daulat Tuanku."

Mohd Irwan Shaffii, meanwhile, wrote: "First time in history. Agong steps down. Never happened before." Another netizen, Shahril Aziz, recalled Sultan Muhammad V's famous quote which went viral, saying: "Remember Tuanku's joke at the opening of the Parliament sitting... the hot phrase at that time was 'sit down, don't run' if you still remember." - Bernama

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Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Agong (Updated)</s>KUALA LUMPUR In a historic first for the country, Malaysia's king abdicated yesterday, ending weeks of speculation about his future after he took medical leave.

Sultan Muhammad V's decision marks the first time a king has abdicated in the Muslim-majority country since it gained independence from Britain in 1957.

A statement from the national palace confirmed the resignation of the 49-year-old monarch, known for his fondness for four-wheel driving and other extreme sports.

"His Majesty tells the people of Malaysia to continue to be united to maintain unity, tolerance and work together," said the statement, signed by the Comptroller of the Royal Household, Mr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

The King offered his thanks to the other Malay rulers who had chosen him as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from Dec 13, 2016.

He has also expressed his highest appreciation to the Prime Minister and the federal government for their cooperation.

"As the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Majesty is very proud with the sacrifices and loyalty that has been shown to His Majesty and the country all this while," said Mr Wan Ahmad.

The palace gave no reason for the King's move.

But there had been a question mark over the reign of the King since he took a leave of absence for medical treatment in November last year.

Reports then circulated online that he had married a former Miss Moscow in Russia.

Royal officials in Malaysia have so far not commented on the rumoured marriage or given any details about his health condition.

While their role is ceremonial, Malaysia's Islamic royalty command great respect, especially among Muslim Malays, and criticising them is strictly forbidden.

Speculation intensified over the king's future this week when the country's Islamic royals reportedly held a special meeting.

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement where the throne changes hands every five years between rulers of the ninestates headed by centuries-old Islamic royalty.

The rotating monarchy system has been in place since independence from Britain in 1957, and Sultan Muhammad V is the first monarch to have renounced the throne.

Sultan Muhammad V studied at St Cross College at Oxford and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, according to official media.

He is known for a relaxed public persona, taking part in walkathons to promote health and has been photographed wearing a baseball cap backwards.

The king is also the symbolic head of Islam in the nation, as well as the nominal chief of the military.

Malaysia's sultans trace a lineage back to Malay sultanates of the 15th century.</s>He sent the country reeling on Sunday (Jan 6) with an unprecedented resignation.

Now Malaysia’s 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, is King no more, having abdicated the throne to the next ruler.

Read also: Malaysia’s King Muhammad V shocks by becoming first monarch to resign before completing tenure

Under Malaysia’s rotational monarchy system, a king is typically elected for five years from each of the nine Malay royal houses.

Sultan Muhammad V, whose original name was Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra ibni Tengku Ismail Petra, was made Crown Prince of Kelantan at the tender age of 10, the Straits Times (ST) reported.

He then studied diplomatic and Islamic studies at the University of Oxford, according to AsiaOne.

A separate ST report cited The Star as saying that Sultan Muhammad V was believed to have married 24-year-old Kangsadal Pipitpakdee, a Thai descendant of Muslim royalty, in 2004, when he was 35 years old.

In 2009, his father suffered a stroke and by the following year was deemed incapacitated by illness, resulting in the crowning of the then-prince as Sultan of Kelantan in May 2010 at age 40.

Four months later, while his father was warded in Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Sultan Muhammad V dismissed his younger brother, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, from Kelantan’s Succession Council, ST said. The council decides on whether a new Sultan should be installed.

He then went on to serve as Malaysia’s deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 2011 to 2016, according to the New Straits Times. Like the title of King, this role is held for five years.

On Apr 24, 2017, Sultan Muhammad V ascended the throne as Malaysia’s King at the age of 49. According to a report by ST, he divorced his Thai wife in 2008, and was crowned without a queen consort.

During his two-year reign, he witnessed the swearing in of current Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and received Mahathir at the Istana Negara before he took his oath of office, Bernama reported.

However, he first gave an audience to Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Wan Azizah Wan Ismail – instead of incoming PM Mahathir – to offer her the position of PM.

ST’s report added that it was “only after several press conferences reiterating PH’s wish that Dr Mahathir return as premier” that the former King swore him in.

Sultan Muhammad V also granted PKR President Anwar Ibrahim a full pardon from previous sodomy charges, resulting in his release from prison.

Malaysia’s Attorney-General, Tommy Thomas, was also sworn in two weeks late as Sultan Muhammad V only “acceded to the choice” of a non Malay-Muslim candidate after a meeting with Anwar, ST reported.

According to Bernama, Sultan Muhammad V took two months of leave in 2018 – from Nov 2 to Dec 31 – to “undergo treatment”. During this time, it was widely speculated that he had married former Russian model Oksana Voevodina in a ceremony in Moscow, and both had visited a fertility clinic in Germany.

The South China Morning Post said Sultan Muhammad V’s abdication was rumoured to be linked to his wedding to Voevodina, while ST added that there were rumors that “other rulers were not agreeable to (Voevodina’s) coronation as Queen”.

According to Bernama, one of the final public events Sultan Muhammad V attended as King was Friday prayers at the Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque in Kelantan on Jan 4.

Two days later, he created history by becoming the first king to step down before his full term.

In a Facebook post on Monday (Jan 7), he said simply: “thank you”.

According to Bernama, three other Kings in Malaysia’s history did not complete their five-year term, but this was due to their deaths.
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BITES EUROPE NV, met maatschappelijke zetel te 1800 Vilvoorde, Medialaan 1, ondernemingsnummer 0466.252.967, Tel.: 02/255.32.11, E-mail: privacy@dpgmedia.be Mocht U nog vragen of opmerkingen hebben, contacteer ons dan op privacy@dpgmedia.be U kan met het voorgestelde gebruik instemmen door hieronder op "Verder naar website" te klikken. Bijkomende informatie over de instellingen kan u vinden door op "Instellingen" te klikken.</s>Malaysia’s king has abdicated, royal officials said on Sunday, in a historic first for the country that ended weeks of speculation about his future after he took medical leave.

Sultan Muhammed V’s decision marks the first time a king has abdicated in the Muslim-majority country since it gained independence from Britain in 1957. It came after the king took leave at the start of November for two months, during which time unconfirmed reports circulated that he had married a Russian former beauty queen.

A statement from the national palace confirmed the resignation of the relatively youthful monarch, known for his fondness for four-wheel driving and other extreme sports. "His majesty tells the people of Malaysia to continue to be united to maintain unity, tolerance, and work together," said the statement, signed by the Comptroller of the Royal Household, Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.

It gave no reason for the 49-year-old’s move. But there had been a question mark over the reign of the king, who ascended to the throne in December 2016, since he took a leave of absence for medical treatment in November.

Reports then circulated online that he had married a former Miss Moscow in Russia. Royal officials in Malaysia have so far not commented on the rumoured marriage, or given any details about his health condition.

While their role is ceremonial, Malaysia’s Islamic royalty command great respect, especially from Muslim Malays, and criticising them is strictly forbidden. Speculation intensified about the king’s future this week when the country’s Islamic royals reportedly held a special meeting. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement where the throne changes hands every five years between rulers of the nine Malaysian states headed by centuries-old Islamic royalty.

The rotating monarchy system has been in place since independence from Britain in 1957, and Sultan Muhammed V is the first monarch to have renounced the throne. Sultan Muhammed V studied at St Cross College at Oxford and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, according to official media.

He is known for a relaxed public persona, taking part in walkathons to promote health, and has been photographed wearing a baseball cap backwards. Portraits of the king and queen adorn government buildings throughout the country. The king is also the symbolic head of Islam in the nation, as well as the nominal chief of the military. Malaysia’s sultans trace a lineage back to Malay sultanates of the 15th century. The king is referred to as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or "He Who Is Made Lord".</s>KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 7 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the government hopes that the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong would be elected as soon as possible.

Dr Mahathir said the election had to be expedited because he had to have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on certain matters.

“The government accepts the decision of (the Sultan of Kelantan) Sultan Muhammad V to step down. It is in accordance with the constitution,” he told reporters after opening the Terengganu office of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) here.

Also present were Dr Mahathir’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, and PPBM Terengganu chairman Datuk Razali Idris.

Istana Negara, in a statement released yesterday by Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja (Comptroller of the Royal Household) Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ab Aziz, announced the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V who had reigned as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from December 13, 2016.

Dr Mahathir said the Conference of Rulers had rules and procedures pertaining to the succession of the King, which were enshrined in the Constitution.

Asked about Sultan Muhammad V’s successor, Dr Mahathir said that he would in no way interfere in the matter and that the final decision lay with the Conference of Rulers.

“We (Government) will not interfere in this matter. The next Yang di-Pertuan Agong will be determined by the Conference of Rulers. I do not know how it is done and according to their (Malay rulers) tradition, they have their own arrangements,” he said.

Meanwhile, commenting on the performance of the current Cabinet ministers, Dr Mahathir said overall he was satisfied with how they were doing.

“We must remember that they are members of a new Cabinet and had never been ministers before. They had been very vocal when they were in the Opposition and now have to adapt to the new situation,” he said.

He said they should be given a chance to prove themselves and that there was no necessity to replace them with new ministers.

Meantime, Dr Mahathir, who is also PPBM chairman, urged all quarters to understand why he often prioritised problems by the Malays.

He said it was because he wanted them to rise up and be progressive like the other races.

“PPBM will always give priority to the problems faced by the Malays who are still a race that is poor.

“Changes must be made so that the Malays can enjoy the wealth of the country. So that in the end we do not fall very far behind,” he added.

In his speech when opening the new PPBM office, Dr Mahathir said PPBM can replace Umno in championing the wellbeing of the Malays and hoped the support would be reciprocated.

Dr Mahathir also wanted PPBM not to make the same mistakes as Umno and the Barisan Nasional which paid heavily for their failures.

“If this happens (making the same mistakes), the existing government won’t last long,” he said. — Bernama
Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) Muhammad V of Kelantan unexpectedly resigns.