The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia’s Johor state has been sworn in as the nation’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar took his oath of office Wednesday in a palace ceremony. (Jan. 31)(AP video/Mohd Dzuha Zamedin)
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Malaysia’s new king is an outspoken state sultan who plans to be a hands-on monarch, AP Explains

The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia’s Johor state has been sworn in as the nation’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar took his oath of office Wednesday in a palace ceremony. (Jan. 31)(AP video/Mohd Dzuha Zamedin)
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