Sultan Muhammad V stepped down from his post as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong two days ago, to the surprise and confusion of many Malaysians. We look at the history of royal abdications and talk about what it means when a monarch gives up his position.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Tina Carmillia and Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  History,  People and Places,  Social Issues

Tags:  constitutional monarchy,  YDPA,  constitutional law,  conference of rulers,  Daily Digest,  Bigger Picture,