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The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, passed away yesterday. The Sultan breathed his last at 7.15pm at the Puteri Specialist Hospital after he was admitted to the hospital earlier following an illness. Menteri Besar Datuk Ghani Othman made the announcement on TV3 at 11.20pm.

He was 77 and has ruled the state for almost three decades. The Sultan left behind his wife, the Sultanah of Johor Sultanah Zanariah and 10 children.

It is a sad day for all Johoreans, he will be missed. His death is all over the news, you can find most of them here:

Sultan Of Johor Always Wanted The Best For His Subjects
The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar who died on Friday at the age of 77, was a Ruler who was firm but fair and always wanted the best for his subjects to the extent that Johor emerged as one of the most developed states in the country. [Bernama]

Sultan of Johor dies
The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, passed away at 7.15pm yesterday. He would have been 78 in April. A Sultan for almost three decades, he had been admitted earlier in the day to the Puteri Specialist Hospital here due to an illness. Two hours before his death, the Tengku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was appointed regent. [TheStar]

Sultan Iskandar: Raja berjiwa rakyat
DYMM Sultan Johor Tuanku Sultan Iskandar Al Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail Al Khalidi yang mangkat senja hari ini merupakan seorang Raja yang amat disayangi dan berjiwa rakyat. Baginda berumur 77 tahun pada 8 April lepas. [bigdogdotcom]

Sultan Johor mangkat
JENAZAH Sultan Iskandar dibawa ke Istana Besar dari Hospital Pakar Puteri, semalam. Rakyat berkabung 7 hari; Semua majlis rasmi dibatal; Pemasyhuran sultan baru hari ini. [BeritaHarian]

Sultan Johor mangkat
Sultan Iskandar, yang diputerakan di Istana Semayam, Johor Bahru pada 8 April 1932, dimasyhurkan sebagai Sultan Johor pada 11 Mei 1981. Tiga tahun kemudian pada 15 November 1984 baginda dilantik sebagai Yang di-Pertuan Agong kelapan. [UtusanMalaysia]

Sultan of Johor dies
Sultan Iskandar was the third son of the late Sultan Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and the great grandson of the Father of Modern Johor, the late Sultan Abu Bakar. He received his early education in Johor Baharu, before pursuing his studies in Australia and united Kingdom. He was also the Colonel-in-Chief of the Malaysian Special Service Regiment (Commando) and was always seen clad in a military uniform during official events due to his passion for military service. His name was associated with many schools in Johor, as well as sports events like the Iskandar Johor Open Golf Tournament and southeren Johor development corridor, the Iskandar Malaysia. [MalayMail]

Sultan Iskandar (1932-2010)
Ghani also announced that the people could pay their last respects at Istana Besar from 9am to 10.30am today while VIPs would be able to do so from 11am to noon. Those wishing to pay their last respects will have to adhere to the respective dress codes. Sultan Iskandar will be buried at the Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum at 2pm. The menteri besar also announced a seven-day mourning period for the people of Johor and 40 days for the royal family. [NSTOnline]

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