Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is the current King of Malaysia, having ascended to the throne on January 31, 2019. He is the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a position that rotates among the nine Malay state rulers every five years. Born on July 30, 1959, in Pahang, he is the son of Sultan Ahmad Shah and Sultanah Kalsom. Al-Sultan Abdullah is known for his commitment to social causes and has a keen interest in sports, particularly football and hockey.