Muhammad V of Kelantan

Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia

Muhammad V of Kelantan - Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia
Born

October 6th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Malaysia

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Born on October 6, 1969, this individual served as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 2016 to 2019. He is the Sultan of Kelantan, having ascended to the throne in 2010. His reign as Agong was significant as it marked a departure from the usual five-year term due to his abdication after only three years, a rare event in Malaysian monarchy. The individual has also been involved in promoting the cultural heritage of Malaysia, especially traditional Kelantanese customs. Education included formal studies in law at the King’s College London.

Served as Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 2016 to 2019

Promoted Kelantanese cultural heritage

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