Malaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king

Kuala Lumpur Tower and flags of Malaysian states are seen during a welcome ceremony for King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Sultan Abdullah, ruler of central Pahang state, was named Malaysia's new king, replacing Sultan Muhammad V who abdicated unexpectedly after just two years on the throne.[Photo: AP/Vincent Thian]