Johor ruler, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be crowned as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, replacing Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah as part of Malaysia’s unique, rotating monarchy.
Known for his outspokenness on national affairs, Sultan Ibrahim once warned that he would not compromise against those who sow racism and hatred in the southern state.
The Johor royal family's wealth and business empire, coupled with the debate over the reduction and expansion of royal power, often turned them into news headlines.
In another episode of Kini Explainer, we bring you a brief introduction to Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, who will ascend to the federal throne as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the end of January.
Script: Yap Si Err
Anchor: Camelia Nor Azlan
Visual editor: Shiyuan Khoo, Phung Yie Wen
Producer: Azreen Madzlan, Robin Koh