The swearing-in ceremony and signing of the oath of office for the 17th King, Sultan Ibrahim, took place on 31 January 2024, marking the commencement of his five-year reign.
[9] The event unfolded with the departure of the new King from Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru to attend the ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
[10] Subsequently, Sultan Ibrahim entered Istana Negara to participate in the 264th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers, held at the Balairung Seri of the palace.
[11] During this special meeting, significant ceremonies, including the swearing-in and the Declaration of Holding Office as outlined in Article 37 of the Federal Constitution, took place.
The contents of these letters were then read by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim:[11] In Malay: Dan bahawasanya menurut peruntukan Jadual Ketiga kepada Perlembagaan Persekutuan, Majlis Raja-raja telah mengisytiharkan Beta dipilih memegang jawatan Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Translation in English: And pursuant to the provisions outlined in the Third Schedule of the aformentioned Federal Constitution, the Conference of Rulers has proclaimed the election of myself to the esteemed position of King of Malaysia.