Ruler of Malaysia's Perlis state dies<\/p>\n
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The ruler of Malaysia's northern Perlis
\nstate passed away on Sunday after being treated for heart
\nproblems, diabetes and kidney complications, the official Bernama
\nnews agency reported.<\/p>\n
Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, 79, was in critical condition
\nlast week after being hospitalized in Kuala Lumpur on March 21
\nand was reported to have been on a life-support system, Bernama
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Although his condition improved a few days later, the Perlis
\nraja (king) succumbed to his illnesses. His remains will be flown
\nback to his homestate to be buried at the royal mausoleum on
\nMonday, Bernama said.<\/p>\n
Tuanku Syed was Malaysia's third king from 1960 to 1965. Made
\nthe Perlis raja in 1945, he was the world's longest serving ruler
\nuntil his death, Bernama added.<\/p>\n
Under Malaysia's unique rotating monarchy, the sultans and
\nrajas serve as titular heads in nine of the country's 13 states
\nand choose a king among themselves to reign for five years.<\/p>",
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