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Malaysia

National palace: King steps down on Sunday

King Sultan Muhammad V resigned on Sunday, after over two years serving as the country's ceremonial supreme head of state. The resignation was announced by the national palace, saying Muhammad V has officially informed the Malay Rulers through a letter issued to the secretary of the Conference of Rulers. The palace made no mention of the reason for his resignation, saying Muhammad V has prepared to return to his home state of where he remains as sultan.

Dr Congo

Provisional results of election postponed

The publication of the provisional results of the general election of the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially expected to be announced on Sunday, has been postponed until next week, according to the country's Independent National Electoral Commission. Officials did not specify the exact date scheduled for publication. According to Nangaa, the CENI had only received around 45 to 48 percent of ballots across the country.

Xinhua

(China Daily 01/07/2019 page12)