Today is a holiday because the new King of Malaysia is being installed. His name is Tuanka Abdul Halim. He is the first king to ascend the throne for the second time in his life. He was one of the youngest the first time and is now the oldest (84). This has never happened until today in Malaysian history. Malaysia has a rotating monarchy done every five years. The king is not elected or voted on by the people. There are nine states in Malaysia and each have a Sultan. I am assuming this is like our Governors. I am not sure how they become a Governor, probably same process as becoming the king. They already know who will be the next king five years from now. I posted a picture of the king and queen below.
Also I took some pictures of the Mandarin hotel across the street. I am not sure why but everytime something is going on in KL, things are happening at the Mandarin. I am sure there was some big party last night and they must have been having a breakfast this morning. I took a few pictures of all the black government cars and the police. It makes for interesting times living across the street.
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