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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died

Sep 09, 2022

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.

Buckingham Palace says she passed surrounded by members of the royal family, who had rushed to be by her side after doctors raised concerns about her health.

The Queen came to the throne in 1952, which makes her Britain’s longest-serving monarch. At 96, she had also been the world’s oldest monarch.

Her son Prince Charles has now ascended the throne and has taken the title King Charles III.

At 73…he is the oldest person to assume the British throne.

In his first official statement, the King said the death of his mother was a moment of huge sadness for him and his family.

According to the BBC…King Charles is expected to address the UK later today, while the ceremonial gathering for the official proclamation of the new King, is expected to be held tomorrow.

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In other news back home, staff and passengers on public transport are reminded to continue wearing face masks.

The Transport Ministry says even though masks are no longer mandatory elsewhere… they are still required on buses, trains, taxis, planes, school buses and vans, as well as e-hailing services.

It adds that any changes to the SOP will be announced in due course.

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PDRM says it remains committed to finding fugitive businessman Jho Low, adding that efforts to track him are still ongoing.

The cops also clarified that they’ve not sought his extradition yet, because none of the Interpol member countries have been able to confirm his whereabouts so far.

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And, the Higher Education Ministry wants polytechnics and community colleges to offer new courses, that better meet the job demands of the local community.

Its hoping this will make it easier to graduates to get a job, without needing to move too far from home.