Editing Elective monarchy (section)

===Malaysia===
{{see also|Succession to the Malaysian thrones|Adat Perpatih||Yamtuan Besar}} 
The ''[[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]'' (King) of [[Malaysia]] is elected to a five-year term. Nine hereditary rulers from the [[Monarchies of Malaysia|Malay States]] form a [[Conference of Rulers]] to determine the next king via secret ballot. The position has to date been ''de facto'' rotated amongst the state rulers, originally based on seniority. The ''[[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]]'' shall not be re-elected unless the rotation succession was complete.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rules for royal succession - The Malaysian Bar |url=https://www.malaysianbar.org.my/article/news/legal-and-general-news/legal-news/rules-for-royal-succession |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.malaysianbar.org.my}}</ref>

*Additionally, the Malaysian state of [[Negeri Sembilan]] is itself an elective monarchy, where the [[Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan|''Yang di-Pertuan Besar'' of Negeri Sembilan]] is selected by a council of [[Undang|ruling chiefs]]. The ruling chiefs themselves are elected by the chieftain. Male candidates are determined based on [[matrilineal]] clan due to the influence of [[Minangkabau people|Minangkabau]] culture. The system was partially the basis for the federal monarchy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yang di–Pertuan Agong: Monarchy Within Democracy - The Malaysian Bar |url=https://www.malaysianbar.org.my/article/news/legal-and-general-news/general-news/yang-di-pertuan-agong-monarchy-within-democracy |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.malaysianbar.org.my}}</ref>
*The [[Sultan of Perak]] is selected from amongst the most senior male princes descending from the 18th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Ahmadin. The Sultan, ''Raja Muda'' (Crown Prince), and ''Raja Di-Hilir'' (Deputy Crown Prince) are selected by the Dewan Negara of Perak. A son of the reigning Sultan cannot become ''Raja Muda'' if there is a more senior prince descended from the previous Sultan; this is possible should the senior prince relinquish his right to become ''Raja Muda''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rules for royal succession - The Malaysian Bar |url=https://www.malaysianbar.org.my/article/news/legal-and-general-news/legal-news/rules-for-royal-succession |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.malaysianbar.org.my}}</ref>