KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim, of the southern state of Johor, took the oath of office on Wednesday as the country's new king, with the monarch expected to become more influential in the country's politics and economy.
Politics
Malaysia installs 'vocal and pro-business' Johor sultan as new king
Analysts say 65 year-old could be more involved in politics and economy
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor, left, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attend an oath-taking ceremony on Jan. 31 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo courtesy of Information Department of Malaysia)
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