Ex-Malaysia PM Najib to face 4 more charges linked to 1MDB scandal

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to face four additional charges related to the ongoing 1MDB scandal.
These new charges specifically concern 1MDB's links with International Petroleum Investment Co. and his alleged role in a debt settlement using taxpayers' money without cabinet approval, potentially leading to criminal breach of trust charges.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.