The Regent of Perak, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, was today proclaimed the new Sultan of Perak in a ceremony held at the Istana Iskandariah here.

The appointment and proclamation of the new sultan was made at the Balairong Seri (Throne Room) of the palace at 3.15 pm.

The ceremony began with Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin reading out the proclamation and announcing the new sultan as Sultan Dr Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

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