- 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.
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