14 from Wuhan barred from entering Malaysia, Singapore hands out face masks

13 Sept 14:54 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia barred 14 passengers from Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, from entering the country at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and repatriated them.
Malaysian health authorities confirmed a total of eight novel coronavirus cases, all involving Chinese nationals.
Singapore initiated a plan to distribute four free surgical masks to each of its 1.3 million households, totaling 5.2 million masks, in response to 10 confirmed cases, all tourists from Hubei province with no community spread.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.