Mahathir to keep promise to hand reins to Anwar after 2 years

13 Sept 18:08 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad affirmed his commitment to serve for only two years before transferring power to Anwar Ibrahim, as per the ruling coalition's agreement.
Mahathir expressed confidence in Anwar's maturity and experience, addressing concerns about the succession plan given their past political history.
He also dismissed 'Ultra Malay' accusations, emphasizing that his priority is national unity and preventing significant socio-economic disparities among races to avert conflict.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.