New king crowned in rotation system

Malaysia on Tuesday installed its 15th king, Sultan Muhammad V, a relatively youthful monarch known for his fondness for four-wheel driving and other extreme sports.

In a ceremony steeped in pomp and centuries of tradition, the 47-year-old sultan, dressed in gold-colored traditional Malay formal wear, took the oath of office in the national palace in Kuala Lumpur.

The ceremony, marked by honor guards and prayers, was televised nationally and attended by Prime Minister Najib Razak and hundreds of guests.