Malaysia declares nationwide lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

14 Sept 00:43 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia imposed a new nationwide lockdown until June 7, banning inter-state/district travel and social gatherings, to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases and highly infectious variants.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin stated the measures are crucial to prevent a 'national crisis' as the health system faces growing constraints, despite allowing economic sectors to continue operating.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 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.