The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the King or Supreme Head of State as provided by the Constitution. The full official title for His Majesty is Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The King performs his official duties upon the advice of the Prime Minister and his Cabinet as provided for by the Constitution.

His Majesty also holds the position of the Islamic Religious Head for the States of Penang, Malacca, Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territories.  As Malaysia’s Supreme Head of State, the King is also the Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected every five years in accordance with a rotating succession system determined by the Conference of Rulers. 

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