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Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leaders attended the 2026 PKR National Congress in Melaka, underscoring deepening cooperation between Sabah and the federal government on regional development and constitutional protections.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated a new government office in Manchester called No10 North, signalling a major shift in how Westminster handles regional economic policy and devolution, with ministers expected to work there regularly.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has reshuffled the Cabinet, elevating first-term MPs including Jeffrey Siow and David Neo to full ministerial posts. The moves reflect the government's strategy of blending experienced leadership with younger office-holders during an ongoing transition period.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating has dipped below 50 per cent for the first time since taking office in October, according to a Jiji Press poll released on Thursday, with particular weakness among older voters.