Palace postpones meetings with allies of Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim

13 Sept 12:44 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia's national palace postponed audiences with allies of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, delaying his efforts to form a new government.
Anwar had met King Al-Sultan Abdullah, claiming a 'convincing' parliamentary majority to become prime minister, sparking a fresh political struggle.
The palace stated Anwar presented the number of lawmakers supporting him but not their identities, a key requirement for the King to ascertain a majority.
This postponement intensifies the political uncertainty, as the King plays a crucial role in appointing a prime minister who commands parliamentary support.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 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.