Malaysia’s King Muhammad V steps down from royal position
Malaysia’s King Muhammad V has abdicated the throne, palace officials has confirmed.
Malaysia’s King Muhammad V (Photo: EPA/EFE)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia’s King Muhammad V has abdicated the throne, palace officials has confirmed.
The resignation took effect from January 6, according to the palace.
Muhammad V was crowned and became the 15th monarch on April 24, 2017.
The palace confirmed the resignation with immediate effect of the 49-year-old, who had been on the throne for two years.
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement where the throne changes hands every five years between rulers of the nine Malaysian
states.-VNA
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