Former Malaysia king dies aged 77

[Khun Don]

Former Malaysia king dies aged 77

* Published: 23/01/2010 at 11:53 AM
* Online news: Breakingnews

The sultan of Malaysia's Johor state, Iskandar Ismail, who served as the nation's king for five years, has died aged 77, state media reported.

This 1989 file photo shows former Malaysian King Sultan Iskandar of Johore bidding farewell after completing a five-year reign as monarch. The sultan has died aged 77, according to state media.

Abdul Ghani Othman, chief minister of the southern state, announced the sultan's death late Friday after he was admitted to a local hospital the day before for an unspecified illness, state news agency Bernama said.

"The sultan of Johor was very much respected and loved," Abdul Ghani said, reading a statement on TV, according to Bernama. He said the sultan died at 7:15 pm (1115 GMT).

More:http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingn...g-dies-aged-77

[benhctan]

The new sultan,the son of the late former king to the throne is Tunku Ibrahim Ismail,age 51.Studied at Trinity Grammar School in Australia from 1968 to 1970.He has his military training in Fort Bragg in the US.

[HEADSTONE]

10Mar10So sorry to hear that.....but we ALL have to die.  Nobody gets out of here alive.  HeadStone