Malaysian PM expected to resign after months of political turmoil

13 Sept 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to resign on Monday, concluding his 17-month leadership after losing his parliamentary majority.
His departure creates significant political uncertainty, potentially hindering Malaysia's efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery without a clear successor.
The constitutional monarch, King Al-Sultan Abdullah, is anticipated to appoint the next prime minister, as no single party currently holds a clear majority in parliament.
Muhyiddin's government faced mounting pressure after key lawmakers from UMNO, the largest party in his ruling alliance, withdrew their support, reportedly due to his refusal to drop corruption charges against some individuals.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.