Since 1957, the rite has been a part of Malaysian history, with 13 such ceremonies held, first at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, and in the National Palace from 1980 onwards.
The installation is strictly ceremonial as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong immediately takes office upon the expiry of the previous term, or in case of a vacancy, upon election.
A simple inauguration ceremony is held on the day the Yang di-Pertuan Agong begins his term, in which the Sovereign takes the oath of office.
Since 2012, Istana Negara at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, Kuala Lumpur, is the venue of the ceremonial enthronement, with Malaysian television networks providing a live nationwide simulcast of the proceedings.
On the way, Malaysians from all walks of life line the procession route to pay homage to the Sovereigns and shout "Daulat Tuanku!"
While this is done, Menjunjung Duli is then played, he inspects the Guard of Honour and its Colours Party, together with his Aides-de-camp, the company commander and Umbrella Holder, and salutes the latter.
As it ends he reports to the King that the honours are completed, and leads the second Royal Salute for the unit as the national anthem is played again.
They then enter the National Palace with one more salute from the Royal Armoured Corps lancers, and proceed to another room to meet up with all the rulers and their consorts, as well as the State Governors and their spouses.
At the Throne Room, the state rulers, governors and regents, together with the federal and state government officials, ambassadors and high commissioners, Members of Parliament and Senators, military, police, fire and other uniformed service officers and enlisted personnel invited in their No.1 uniforms, medal and order recipients, diplomats and other guests in attendance all take their places.
At the signal and announcement of the Master of Ceremonies and preceded by a fanfare by Royal Armoured Corps's trumpeters, The King and Queen Consort arrive at the Throne Room with music from the Nobat.
After granting the approval, he then walks off the hall, and then leads a second group of bearers entering the hall led by the Ceremonial Chief (Datuk Penghulu Istiadat), with the Nobat playing Menjunjung Duli at the background and carrying the Quran, Government Keris, Proclamation of Installation and Oath of Installation in golden-robed trays.
The Prime Minister then formally proclaims the full enthronement of the King with these words: In the name of God, Most Gracious, and Most Merciful:this is to proclaim to all the people of Malaysia that His Royal Highness N. has been duly elected by Their Royal Highnesses the Rulers of Malaysia, having been met as the Conference of Rulers, and today, on this auspicious and glorious day and time, shall be installed as the duly enthroned ruler of the Malaysian Nation with the title and honor of His Majesty the (numbering) King of the Federation of Malaysia.
After the playing of the National Anthem and everyone goes back into their seats, the King is then asked by the Grand Chamberlain to consent to the Prime Minister's congratulatory speech, and he approves it.