new king of malaysia

• Malaysia's royal families chose the powerful and outspoken Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the next king.

• Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be appointed the 17th King of Malaysia.

• He will be sworn in after the outgoing king's term ends on January 31 next year.

• He replaces Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmed Shah, who ascended the throne in 2019.

• Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar is known for his large collection of luxury cars and motorcycles.

• Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy and the king is largely ceremonial.

• The federal Constitution of Malaysia grants only certain discretionary powers to the King.