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From Communist insurgency to national unity

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IN the early hours of Dec 8, 1941, the quiet of Malaya was shattered as General Yamashita’s 25th Japanese Army launched a daring amphibious assault at Kota Baru, Kelantan. This was the beginning of the Malayan Campaign, a brutal invasion that would soon unfold across the region.

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Beijing’s Summer Palace, a Unesco gem, draws thousands of visitors

JUST 15 kilometres northwest of Beijing’s frenetic city centre, nestled among rolling hills and serene lakes, lies a sanctuary that offers a glimpse into the splendour of imperial China. A Unesco World Heritage site, the Summer Palace, known as Yihe Yuan, is a sprawling landscape of exquisite gardens, glittering pavilions, and scenic walkways, which have inspired poets, artists, and emperors alike for centuries.

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