Abdullah of Pahang is the current Sultan of Pahang, a state in Malaysia. He was born on July 30, 1960, and became the Sultan on January 15, 2019, following the death of his father, Sultan Ahmad Shah. Abdullah is also known for his involvement in various charitable activities and his commitment to the welfare of the people in Pahang. In addition to his role as Sultan, Abdullah served as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or King, of Malaysia from January 31, 2019, to January 30, 2021. The position of Yang di-Pertuan Agong rotates among the nine Malay state rulers every five years, highlighting the unique constitutional monarchy system in Malaysia.