Person

Abdullah of Pahang

b. 1959 · 20th century · Also known as Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin

Abdullah of Pahang, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, became sultan of Pahang in January 2019 on the abdication of his father, Sultan Ahmad Shah. Later that month he was elected Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the king of Malaysia, and served a five-year term until January 2024, a period that included the political crises of 2020 to 2022.

Abdullah of Pahang
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Mentioned in 1 state history

Pahang Sultanate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Abdullah of Pahang. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/abdullah-of-pahang
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