1. King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Thailand. Source: Financial Times. King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been titled the world's richest monarch.

The incoming 17th King of Malaysia, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, salutes the guard of honor at National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

The Sultan of Johor’s influence will grow when he becomes king on Jan. 31. Even before ascending to the throne, he’s already stirring controversy. Skip to content ...

The Malaysian billionaire Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has been named the country's new king. He's one of the country's richest men and has a private army.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s billionaire Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was installed as king Saturday, six months after he was sworn in for a five-year term under a unique rotating monarchy ...

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, recuperating in a Kuala Lumpur hospital after being treated for "fatigue", is the world's longest-reigning living monarch -- and one of its richest people.

Meet Thailand’s richest king with 38 jets, 300 cars, and 52 golden boats — know more about the man behind the fortune. TOI Trending Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Jun 01, 2025, 11:48 IST.

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Sultan Ibrahim, 65, was sworn in on January 31. Saturday’s coronation at the national palace formalised his role as Malaysia’s 17th king in a ceremony steeped in Malay culture and pageantry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia’s Johor state was sworn in as the nation’s new king Wednesday under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Ibrahim ...