While our bus stopped to refill gas I spotted the Sultan's Palace. Yang di-Pertuan Agon is the ruler of Malaysia. Raja Permaisuri Agong is the Queen Lady Consort as the Sultan's husband. After Malaysia gained independence in 1957, the government structure was established in a constitutional monarchy. This makes the rule of the Sultan simply ceremonial, similar to the British government.
However, the leaders of each Malaysian district take turns serving the position. There is no permanent Royal Family dynasty. This unique royal system occurs because it was the only way the districts of Malaysia could unite. Since the rulers of each district could not decide on a ruler, they would each have a turn for a few years.
This was as close as my "tour" of the palace got!
It is common to find portraits of the reigning royal couple in Southeast Asian businesses.
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