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China’s property crisis spreads as homeowners stop paying fees, leaving estates to decay

BEIJING, June 4 — Providers of property services in China are struggling to collect management fees from disgruntled homeowners, threatening their revenue and house prices in general, while making them the latest victim of the country’s prolonged real estate slump.

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How Malaysia’s National Heritage Act protects historical buildings — and why it may need more teeth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites that stand as lasting reminders of the country’s history, but conserving these centuries-old buildings is not as simple as repairing cracks or repainting ageing walls. Months

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