The King with a heart of the people
There is no other Yang di-Pertuan Agong who faces five Prime Ministers.
Two days ago, the reign of our 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Al-Sultan Abdullah ended.
Five special years in which His Majesty has witnessed a very extraordinary political era.
There is no other Yang di-Pertuan Agong who faces five Prime Ministers.
During his reign, the Sheraton Move event took place which overthrew the government elected by the people – the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
His Majesty also witnessed Barisan Nasional's (BN) heavy defeat again in 2022.
PH's narrow victory in the 15th general election made it difficult for a government to be formed.
His Majesty was the one who proposed a 'unity government' even though it was flatly rejected by Tan Sri Muhyiddin and his friends in Perikatan Nasional (PN).
During his reign, Malaysian politics was very turbulent.
But as the highest institution in Malaysia, he faced it calmly and wisely.
In layman's terms, he kept his cool.
We all know he is very close to the people.
His Majesty once led the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) which was no less turbulent, where he was also criticised.
However, he carried out his duties with no favouritism, full of professionalism and integrity.
