Malaysia’s king rejects PM’s proposal to declare emergency

13 Sept 12:33 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah rejected Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's proposal to declare a state of emergency, stating there was no current need for such a measure.
PM Muhyiddin sought emergency powers, including suspending Parliament, amidst challenges to his leadership and a narrow two-seat majority, prompting widespread criticism as an undemocratic move to retain power.
The monarch expressed confidence in the government's handling of the pandemic and urged an end to political instability, emphasizing the critical importance of passing the 2021 budget for COVID-19 efforts and economic recovery.

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.