Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has ascended the throne as Malaysia's 17th king, starting his five-year term at the head of Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy. Known as one of the most colourful and outspoken of Malaysia’s sovereigns, Sultan Ibrahim also enjoys a reputation as a hands-on ruler, and has made it known that he intends to make his presence felt in Kuala Lumpur.

The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares his viewpoints on what we can expect from his reign.

Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has ascended the throne as Malaysia's 17th king, starting his five-year term at the head of Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy. Known as one of the most colourful and outspoken of Malaysia’s sovereigns, Sultan Ibrahim also enjoys a reputation as a hands-on ruler, and has made it known that he intends to make his presence felt in Kuala Lumpur.
The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares his viewpoints on what we can expect from his reign.

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