Ten killed in light plane crash near Malaysian capital

21 Sept 02:44 Key points summarised by AI

A light plane crashed into a four-lane road near Malaysia's capital, exploding into a fireball on impact.
The disaster claimed ten lives: eight individuals on board (including a state assemblyman) and two motorists on the ground.
Authorities confirmed the plane, which had been cleared to land, veered off its flight path without making a mayday call; an investigation is underway to find its black box and determine the cause.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.