The Sultan of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah, ascended the throne as the 16th king of Malaysia on Thursday after his predecessor, Sultan Muhammad V, suddenly abdicated earlier this month.

Malaysia crowns Pahang state's Sultan Tengku Abdullah as 16th king

Local reports said the move was designed to pave the way for Sultan Abdullah to be chosen as the next king of Malaysia by the Council of Rulers, who will choose a new king on January 24.

Malaysian state chooses new sultan, expected to be elected king

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Malaysia crowns Pahang state's Sultan Tengku Abdullah as 16th king

Malaysian state chooses new sultan, expected to be elected king