Mahathir to set date for premiership hand-over to Anwa

13 Sept 12:35 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad confirms he will announce the specific date for handing over the premiership to Anwar Ibrahim, upholding his promise.
Anwar Ibrahim expects to assume the prime minister role by May 2020 and refutes reports suggesting other contenders for the position.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.