Elective Monarchy: Malaysia

Malaysia's Supreme Head of State, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong ("He Who Was Made Lord"), is elected to a five-year term by and from among the nine rulers of the Malay states, who form the Conference of Rulers. After a ruler has served as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, he may not stand for election until all rulers of the other states have also stood for election.

The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malay gained independence from the United Kingdom. The 15th and current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, whose reign began 13 December 2016. His ceremonial installation was on 24 April 2017.