Malaysia’s Once-Peripheral King Emerges as Major Political Force
- This week’s budget set to be a critical test for PM Muhyiddin
- Usually on sidelines, Malay royalty pre-dates the colonial era
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad ascended the throne last year. Monarchs usually stay on the sidelines, stepping in only to perform ceremonial functions like swearing in ministers or pardoning criminal convicts.
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After decades in the background of Malaysia’s national politics, the monarchy has moved to center stage to fill a power vacuum this year.