The swearing-in of Umno's Saarani Mohammad as Perak menteri besar marks the third time since 2018 that the ceremony has been held.
Sultan Nazrin Shah said while this is historical, it also reflects a failure in leadership.
He added that the people should not be made to suffer due to "emotional vengeance" and "outdated political thinking".
In his speech during the swearing-in ceremony at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today, the monarch said political upheaval had distracted from the administration of Perak.
"This is not a history to be proud of, instead what happened will be marked in history as a reflection of failure and not success.
"Failure in leadership among politicians to secure solid support consistently so that the mind and energy can focus on administering the state in the best way for the people's interest," he said.
Prior to Saarani being sworn in, Bersatu's Ahmad Faizal Azumu had been sworn in twice, first in 2018 as the head of a Pakatan Harapan state government, and again in March this year as the head of a Perikatan Nasional (PN) state administration.
Faizal was ousted after losing a vote of confidence in the state legislature last week.
Sultan Nazrin said all assemblypersons were elected because the people trusted them.
The people of Perak, represented by either PN or Harapan, regardless of race and religion want a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous state that is administered justly, he added.
His Majesty said the people, especially the poor, were badly affected by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and should not be made to suffer.
"The prayers of the people who suffer will not be blocked and will be fulfilled by God.
"Don't let the people suffer due to the influence of vengeful emotions and outdated political thinking," he said.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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