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The King of Malaysia, Muhammad V, resigned on Sunday (6), the first time that a monarch left the throne before the end of his five-year term.
The resignation of the king came into force immediately, declared the National Palace in a statement, without providing any reason. The palace authorities did not respond to requests for comment.
There are nine royal families in Malaysia, who take turns in the throne. The choice of the next king can be decided by a vote in the Council of Sovereigns, composed of the nine royal families.
The statement issued by the palace indicated that the King was grateful to the Board of Governors for the opportunity he had been offered and thanked the Prime Minister and the Government.
"His Highness has discharged the responsibilities entrusted to him as head of state, serving as a pillar of stability, a source of justice, a nucleus of unity. .. for the people, "the statement said. occurs less than a week after the king takes office after two months of absence for medical reasons.
