Malaysia's new king takes throne

Malaysia’s 13th king formally ascended to the throne today, pledging to reign wisely and safeguard the sanctity of Islam in a ceremony marked by traditional Malay rites and imperial pageantry.

Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, wearing a regal black jacket embroidered in gold thread and a belt buckle decorated with rubies, was installed as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong – the Malay title for the king – at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.