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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The 14th King of Malaysia, King Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, lifts a ceremonial "keris" (dagger) during the coronation at the new National Palace in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur on April, 11 2012. Recalling the pageantry of Malay sultanates centuries ago, Malaysia installed its 14th king in a solemn ceremony, who pledged to protect Islam and maintain peace in the nation.
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