Mahathir made caretaker PM after King accepts resignation

23 Sept 01:55 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia's King accepted Dr Mahathir Mohamad's resignation as prime minister.
Hours later, the King re-appointed Mahathir as interim prime minister to oversee the administration until a new prime minister and Cabinet are established.
All ministerial appointments were cancelled, and Mahathir also resigned from his party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, which subsequently quit the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition, indicating significant political shifts.

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.