Among the headlines for Tuesday, 1st September, long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and Philippines will not be allowed to enter Malaysia effective September 7th, following a spike in COVID-19 cases in these countries, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Also, Japan's ruling party will vote on September 14 on a replacement for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving premier, who is resigning for health reasons, as reported by local media.

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