Malaysia honors new king in coronation marked by pomp

The 17th king of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, lifts a ceremonial dagger as Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah looks on during his coronation at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 20, 2024.

Traditional pomp and cannon fire Saturday marked the coronation of Malaysia's billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.