Malaysia honours new king in coronation marked by pomp and cannon fire

Malaysia honours new king in coronation marked by pomp and cannon fire
A glittering ceremony honoured Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah (Pool via AP)

Traditional pomp and cannon fire marked the coronation of Malaysia’s billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar.

The new monarch has pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.

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