ASEAN putting pressure on Myanmar over continuing violence

25 Sept 05:45 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN leaders are intensifying pressure on Myanmar's military to peacefully resolve the ongoing crisis, with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemning the use of lethal force against civilians as unacceptable.
Singapore's PM Lee urged the military regime to release State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and negotiate with her National League for Democracy (NLD) party to find a peaceful solution.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein called for ASEAN to adopt a more proactive and united role in engaging constructively with Myanmar and all stakeholders to restore normalcy and uphold democratic institutions.

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.