KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, has been advised to rest and undergo treatment following musculoskeletal pain affecting his back and hips, the Malaysian palace said in a statement on Friday.

The King will refrain from attending official engagements to allow for treatment and recovery.

"His Majesty has been advised by medical specialists to rest and refrain from attending any events to allow for treatment and recovery," the statement said.

"As a result, His Majesty was unable to attend the breaking-of-fast ceremony with the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, foreign envoys, and senior government officials at Istana Negara yesterday," it added.

The palace also confirmed that the official o...