Mahathir urges ASEAN to be vigilant against big power involvement in region

13 Sept 14:44 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad warned ASEAN to remain vigilant against big power involvement, drawing parallels to the instability and forced arms purchases seen in the Middle East.
He noted the emergence of "seeds of confrontation" in Asia, characterized by military buildups and pressure on countries to take sides.
Mahathir affirmed Malaysia's policy of non-alignment and its commitment to collaborating with ASEAN to strengthen regional frameworks, preventing external intervention and managing the growing rivalry between the United States and China.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.