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Malaysia installs new king six months after surprise abdication

12 Sept 05:06 Key points summarised by AI

Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin of Pahang was officially installed as Malaysia's 16th King in a ceremony steeped in royal customs and tradition.
His installation came six months after the unprecedented abdication of his predecessor, Sultan Muhammad V, who stepped down after only two years on the throne.
Malaysia's unique constitutional monarchy system involves kings elected by the rulers of the country's nine states, serving five-year terms.
In his maiden speech, King Abdullah urged Malaysians to uphold national unity and harmony, stressing the dangers of divisive issues.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.