In a significant transition marked by tradition and modernity, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king, bringing his unique blend of business acumen, forthrightness, and cultural heritage to the forefront of the nation's ceremonial monarchy.
Sultan Ibrahim took the reins from Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang state, whose tenure was marked by challenging times, navigating through the complexities of Covid-19 lockdowns and a phase of political unrest.