Constitutional Federative Assembly Elects First Mondesian Monarch, January 4750The newly appointed Yang di-Berkhidmat will be crowned on the 1st November 4750.The first ethnically Mondesian monarch has been elected to his position by a 1200-strong Constitutional Federative Assembly. Yang di-Berkhidmat Perwira bin Tuhan ("King" Periwa Tuhan, literally
He Who Serves. Tuhan, "God" is taken up as the Monarch's patronymic name following in accession to the throne) has been appointed to lead Noumonde following several centuries worth of uncoordinated federal rule amongst Noumonde's 13 states. King Periwa Tuhan also claims the title Yang di-Menguruskan Bandar (literally:
He who manages the city) of Nouville, Noumonde's Capital City, which is counted as the thirteenth state in its own right.
His Majesty's appointment comes following drawn out isolationism and intermitent conflict between the thirteen states following the final withdrawal many Rildanorian people, and whilst most in the Noumonde elite can trace their routes back to Canrillaise settlers, there are few remaining who could still be regarded as Rildanorian as many have married locals. Instead, a distinction is now made within the country between Noumondians (OOC: Malay-French) and the native Mondesians (OOC: Malay). Although a sizeable population of Noumondians remain in and around the capital and the North-West of the country, the absence of a centralised, Canrillaise-led government for several hundred years meant many Seleyan settlers have migrated back, leaving just 200,000 true Rildanorians left in the country.
Alongside confirmation of His Majesty's accession, the Constitutional Federative Assembly agreed upon the formation of a bicameral parliament; the Perhimpunan Kebangsaan (National Assembly) will act as the lower chamber (with 500 seats) and the Dewan Tiga Belas (Council of the Thirteen) will act as the upper chamber (with 26 seats - two for each state). This parliament, will be rather restricted, however, in the powers it has. Despite being the only body who can approve new taxes, as well as with constitional matters, and laws pertaining to civil liberties, most regulative powers have been handed down to local governments, whilst the King is solely responsible for foreign policy, though he must get a majority in the Council of Thirteen to ratify treaties.
The coronation for King Perwira bin Tuhan will be held in November 4751. Invites are expected to be handed around shortly, with the hope that the support of the international community will provide this new government and its King with validity it needs to set up ruling Noumonde.