Malaysia against elections planned by Myanmar military junta

16 Sept 04:09 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, declared Malaysia's opposition to the Myanmar military junta's planned elections, citing biased rule amendments and lack of stakeholder approval.
Malaysia deems it "morally wrong" and "illogical" to support new elections, recalling the internationally recognized free and fair 2020 elections won by Aung San Suu Kyi's party, which the junta nullified.
Committed to Myanmar's return to democracy, Malaysia advocates for stability and supports channeling humanitarian aid through a proposed donor forum, bypassing the military junta, in cooperation with the UN and Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG).

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.