Filepix of the Sultan inside one of the buses that he used for Kembara Mahkota
MELBOURNE: Johor ruler, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, has achieved his dream when he took possession of the world's most expensive Mack truck at a ceremony at King George Square in Brisbane's central business district Thursday.
The Super-Liner took a year to build at the manufacturer's Wacol headquarters, south-west of Brisbane.
According to ABC News, the rig has some of the fanciest extras around, including a six-camera closed-circuit television system, two flat screen television sets, a stone-topped kitchen area, barbecue, double bed and seats with 72,000 stitches of gold thread.
It also boasts a solid-gold tiger hood ornament.
"This is my dream am I smiling?" the Sultan said of his "palace truck".
The price tag is a well-kept secret, but smashes the previous record of A$481,000 (RM1, 459, 660) for a customised rig.
The Sultan said he was delighted with the end result.
"I have always appreciated Australia's engineering skills and have collected a few Holden cars over the years.
"I am looking forward to showing its workmanship to the people of Johor as soon as the Super-Liner is shipped over," he said.
The Sultan ordered the heavy-duty rig to tow his power boat around the country.
But his first drive will be a charity run when it arrives in Malaysia at the end of this month.
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