Malaysia's King Muhammad V resigned on Sunday, the first time a monarch has stepped down from the throne before completing their five-year tenure.The king's resignation took effect immediately, the National Palace said in a statement. No reason was given and palace officials did not respond to requests for comment. Malaysia has nine royal households, who typically take turns to sit on the throne. The selection of the next king can be decided by a vote in the Council of Rulers, made up of all nine royal households.The palace statement said the king was grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Council of Rulers and thanked the prime minister and government. The palace did not respond to requests for comment on the photos or reports of a marriage.

Source: Economic Times January 06, 2019 11:44 UTC