Najib Abdul Razak takes the oath as Malaysia's sixth prime minister before the king this morning.
Dressed in black baju Melayu, he read his declaration of taking office and oath of secrecy before King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at 10.10am in Istana Negara.
I, Najib Razak, who has been chosen to hold the post of prime minister, swear that I will carry out the responsibilities which I have been entrusted with to the best of my ability," the 55-year-old leader said in front of the king.
"I will be true to Malaysia and will defend and uphold the constitution."
