Malay Ruler

Malay Ruler

The Rulers of the Malay States in Malaysia are the seven Sultans of Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and Johor, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and the Raja of Perlis. They are constitutional monarchs, and rule upon the advice of the state Menteri Besar or chief minister.

The other states of Malaysia have Governors, who are also figureheads.

ee also

*Malay states
*Yang di-Pertuan Agong
*Yang di-Pertua Negeri


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