KOTA BHARU: The sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, has proclaimed his wife, Che Puan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah, as the sultanah of Kelantan effective today.
The proclamation of Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah was read out by menteri besar Ahmad Yakob at Istana Balai Besar here today.
Also present were deputy menteri besar Amar Nik Abdullah, state secretary Nazran Muhammad and state mufti Shukri Mohamad.
Ahmad said the proclamation was made in accordance with Clause (1) Article 43 of the Kelantan Constitution (Part Two).
Sultan Muhammad V also bestowed the title of Her Highness Che Puan Mahkota Kelantan on Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, wife of the Tengku Mahkota Kelantan, he said.