Sultan of Johor
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This article is about the office of the Sultan of Johor. For the history of the Johor Sultanate, see Johor Sultanate. For the modern Johor state, see Johor.
The Sultan of Johor is a hereditary seat and the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. In the past, the sultan held absolute power over the state and was advised by a bendahara. Currently, the role of bendahara has been taken over by first minister (Malay: Menteri Besar) with the constitutional monarchy system via Johor State Constitution. The sultan is the constitutional head of state of Johor. The sultan has his own independent military force, the Royal Johor Military Force (Malay: Askar Timbalan Setia Negeri Johor). The sultan is also the Head of Islam in Johor state.[1]
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Sultan of Johor | |
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Sultan and Yang-di Pertuan of the State of Johor, The Abode of Dignity and its dependencies | |
State | |
Incumbent | |
Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj since 23 January 2010 | |
coronation 23 March 2015 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim Ismail |
First monarch | Alauddin Riayat Shah II |
Formation | 1528; 496 years ago (1528) |
Residence | Istana Bukit Serene, Johor Bahru |
Website | royal |
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