Vocabulary:
- abdicate /AB-di-keyt/
- allegedly /uh-lej-id-lee/
- preserve /pri-ZURV/
- rare /rair/
- acting /ak-ting/
[verb] to give up a position as king or queen
The queen had abdicated her throne for she wanted to have a simple life.
[adverb] used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place without proof
The people are looking for him because he allegedly won the lottery.
[verb] to keep something as it is
The CEO of a manufacturing company wants to preserve the company’s mission and vision for the future generation.
[adjective] not common or frequent; very unusual
For ordinary people, it is very rare to witness the wedding of a royal couple.
[adjective] temporarily performing someone else’s duties
He will be the acting president until the citizens find a new one who will rule the country permanently.
King Muhammad V made a history in Malaysia as the first ruling monarch to abdicate his throne before the end of his reign. This decision was followed after his two-month break where he allegedly married a Russian model from Moscow. However, Sultan Muhammad V remained silent on giving any official announcement. According to a statement from the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, his departure took immediate effect. Moreover, despite the decision made, the former king still hopes that all Malaysians will preserve its unity.
Malaysia has a rare monarchy system where a king governs just for half a decade. Sultan Muhammad V’s withdrawal from his rank happened only two years after he got the throne in December 2016. Additionally, Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah was appointed as the acting king during the absence of King Muhammad V.
Malaysia has a rare monarchy system where a king governs just for half a decade. Sultan Muhammad V’s withdrawal from his rank happened only two years after he got the throne in December 2016. Additionally, Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah was appointed as the acting king during the absence of King Muhammad V.
True or False:
- The people of Malaysia dismissed King Muhammad V from his throne.
- The King’s resignation took an instantaneous effect.
- Muhammad V will not resign from his rank.
- Malaysia has a unique government system.
- Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah was named as the new king in Malaysia.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think is the reason why King Muhammad V abdicated his throne?
- What is your opinion on a country ruled by a monarch?
- Do you think a president and a king/queen should have equal authority in ruling a country? Why or why not?
- What is the difference between monarchy and democracy? Explain your answer.
- What is an ideal country for you? Tell me more about it.
Express Your Opinion:
- “It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.” – Thomas Hobbes
- “If you quit on the process, you are quitting on the result.” – Idowu Koyenikan
- Resignation means giving up.