Sultan Muhammad V. (Source: thestar.com.my) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang on April 24 sent a congratulatory message to Sultan Muhammad V upon his installation as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong – the monarch and head of state of Malaysia.
Sultan Muhammad V was elected as the country’s monarch by the Malaysian Conference of Rulers at a special meeting in October 2016. He was the youngest king since Malaysia was founded.
He became Sultan of Kelantan State in 2010 and deputy king in 2011.
Sultan Muhammad V ascended to the throne succeeding Abdul Hamlim, Sultan of Kedah State, who has finished his five-year term last year, according to Malaysia's rotational monarchy system.-VNA
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