Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 01-02-2024

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king

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Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor State in Malaysia has become the new Sultan of the country. Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as the country's 17th Sultan on January 31, 2024. Sultan Ibrahim received the reins from the Sultan of Pahang State, Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Ibrahim Iskandar will remain in office as the country's Sultan for the next five years.
The Sultan has been elected every five years in Malaysia since 1957, after gaining independence from Britain.

Selection process to become Sultan in Malaysia:

In Malaysia, the Sultan is elected every five years. There are a total of 13 states and nine royal families in this country.
To become king, there is a secret ballot, in which ballot paper is used. The ballot paper contains the name of the person who will become king and every Sultan is required to say whether the nominated person is capable of becoming king or not.

Ibrahim Iskandar's relation to the royal family:

Sultan Ibrahim belongs to the Iskandar royal family. Every year, Ibrahim Iskandar travels on a motorcycle to meet the public.
But this year, before the swearing-in ceremony, Sultan Iskandar flew to Kuala Lumpur in a private jet.
Sultan Iskandar's wife also belongs to the royal family.
Crown Prince Tungku Ismail of Malaysia was a captain in the Indian Army.
Crown Prince Tungku Ismail of Malaysia, the elder son of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has also been a captain in the Indian Army.

Crown Prince Tunku Ismail of Malaysia was a Captain in Indian Army:

Crown Prince Tunku Ismail of Malaysia, elder son of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has also been a Captain in the Indian Army.

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar is the owner of immense wealth:

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has total assets worth Rs 47.33 lakh crore. Apart from this, he has more than 300 luxury cars.
According to many reports, the Sultan also has a private army.
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar also has several private jets, including a Boeing 737.
Sultan Ibrahim also has stakes in businesses ranging from real estate to mining to palm oil.

Ibrahim Iskandar also owns many properties outside Malaysia:

Apart from Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar also has land in Singapore. The value of this land is said to be around four billion dollars. It also has Tyersal Park and Botanic Gardens.