Malaysia’s Outspoken Next King May Not Be A Mere Figurehead – Analysis

By Iman Muttaqin Yusof

The outspoken, sports-car loving ruler of Johor state will next week become Malaysia’s 17th king since independence, after being elected under the country’s unique rotating monarchy.

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar will ascend the throne on Jan. 31, bringing with him an active leadership style that...