The sixth sultan of Pahang, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah ascended the throne recently as the 16th Malaysian king. He possesses a passion for military, having earned prestigious accolades since his university days. The father of 4 princes and 5 princesses also helmed the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from 2013-2017, taking over from his late father Sultan Ahmad Shah, who served as president for 30 years. His love for sports is also evidenced in a number of presidency roles for polo, squash, golf and shooting clubs.