![Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719802549_Pelancongluar.jpg)
Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend
On July 20, all eyes will be on Istana Negara for the coronation of Sultan Ibrahim as Malaysia's 17th King, marking a historic moment.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Comprehensive media coverage, showcases uniqueness of country's constitutional monarchy system - Fahmi Comprehensive media coverage, showcases uniqueness of country's constitutional monarchy system - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706588789_Agong.jpg)
Comprehensive media coverage, showcases uniqueness of country's constitutional monarchy system - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the coverage helped showcase the uniqueness of ceremonies and the Constitutional Monarchy system practised in the country.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Proposals can be discussed but without ignoring constitution - PM Proposals can be discussed but without ignoring constitution - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702395973_TBANWARIAM.jpg)
Proposals can be discussed but without ignoring constitution - PM
These views can be taken up for discussions but will not influence national policies and our principle of constitutional monarchy.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian royal ascension: The power of legacy and the wisdom that comes with it [COLUMNIST] Malaysian royal ascension: The power of legacy and the wisdom that comes with it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian royal ascension: The power of legacy and the wisdom that comes with it
Malaysia should welcome the reinforcement of the Constitutional Monarchy side by side with the parliamentary democracy.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![I'm going to the cinema - Anwar I'm going to the cinema - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669177052_TBanwar.jpg)
I'm going to the cinema - Anwar
It is now up to the constitutional monarch to appoint whoever he believes will command a majority.
Wed Nov 23 2022
![Malaysia's wait for PM continues for fourth day as post-election crisis drags on Malaysia's wait for PM continues for fourth day as post-election crisis drags on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668926124_TBISTANANEGARA.jpg)
Malaysia's wait for PM continues for fourth day as post-election crisis drags on
The constitutional monarch plays a largely ceremonial role but can appoint a premier he believes will command a majority in parliament.
Wed Nov 23 2022
![Malaysia's king calls Anwar and Muhyiddin for an audience - Palace Malaysia's king calls Anwar and Muhyiddin for an audience - Palace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669100600_TBAGONG.jpg)
Malaysia's king calls Anwar and Muhyiddin for an audience - Palace
It is now up to the constitutional monarch, who plays a largely ceremonial role but can appoint whoever he believes will command a majority.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Queen Elizabeth II a good example of constitutional monarch - Dr Mahathir Queen Elizabeth II a good example of constitutional monarch - Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660813272_TBtunm.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth II a good example of constitutional monarch - Dr Mahathir
Queen Elizabeth II was a good example of a constitutional monarch, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![A wise ruler needs no additional power - Sultan Nazrin A wise ruler needs no additional power - Sultan Nazrin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634569357_SultanNazrinMuizzu.jpg)
A wise ruler needs no additional power - Sultan Nazrin
A wise Ruler does not need any additional power if the three rights as a Constitutional Monarch are handled wisely and prudently.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![PM Muhyiddin speaks of demands for him to intervene in court matters PM Muhyiddin speaks of demands for him to intervene in court matters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628053052_TSMY.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin speaks of demands for him to intervene in court matters
Muhyiddin said there were certain parties who were deliberately trying to "fish in troubled waters" to cause political turmoil.
Wed Aug 04 2021
![Thai lawmakers debate demands for constitutional changes Thai lawmakers debate demands for constitutional changes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605589799_ThaiProtest.jpg)
Thai lawmakers debate demands for constitutional changes
Thailand has had 20 constitutions since abolishing the absolute monarchy in 1932 in favour of a constitutional monarchy.
Tue Nov 17 2020
![Thai protesters shun Parliament, ask Germany to probe king Thai protesters shun Parliament, ask Germany to probe king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603766546_bangkok.jpg)
Thai protesters shun Parliament, ask Germany to probe king
They believe the king wields an inordinate amount of power in what is nominally a democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
Tue Oct 27 2020
![Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy put people's welfare first - Malay Rulers Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy put people's welfare first - Malay Rulers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603642169_950x600.jpg)
Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy put people's welfare first - Malay Rulers
Following the discussion with the Malay rulers earlier today, His Majesty stated that there was no necessity for an Emergency to be declared in the country.
Sun Oct 25 2020
![Preserve sanctity of Dewan Negara - Malaysian Senators' Council Preserve sanctity of Dewan Negara - Malaysian Senators' Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598684937_SENATOR.jpg)
Preserve sanctity of Dewan Negara - Malaysian Senators' Council
The upper house of the Parliament of Malaysia, Dewan Negara must be seen as an institution not tied to political party sentiments.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Constitutional monarchy ensures stability, inspires confidence in Malaysia - Salleh Constitutional monarchy ensures stability, inspires confidence in Malaysia - Salleh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51488775058_SultanMuhammadV.jpg)
Constitutional monarchy ensures stability, inspires confidence in Malaysia - Salleh
The king's position was more than just symbolic and should not be regarded as a rubber-stamp head of state.
Mon Apr 24 2017