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Sultan Ibrahim of Johor is the hereditary ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor and became Malaysia's 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in January 2024. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Malaysia's constitutional head of state, chosen for a five-year term through the country's rotating system of Malay rulers. Sultan Ibrahim therefore holds both the federal kingship and the traditional position of Sultan of Johor.
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Who is Sultan Ibrahim of Johor?
Sultan Ibrahim is the hereditary ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. He became Malaysia's 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in January 2024.
What is the role of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Malaysia's constitutional head of state. The position is filled through a rotating system among the hereditary rulers of the Malay states, normally for a five-year term.
When did Sultan Ibrahim become Malaysia's king?
Sultan Ibrahim began serving as Malaysia's 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in January 2024. His role as federal monarch is separate from his hereditary position as Sultan of Johor.
How is Malaysia's federal king chosen?
Malaysia's federal monarch is chosen by the Conference of Rulers through a rotation among the hereditary rulers of the Malay states. The system differs from a hereditary national monarchy in which the same family automatically supplies every monarch.
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