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Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier’s graft charges were dropped

23 Sept 02:20 Key points summarised by AI

Hundreds of Malaysians protested in Kuala Lumpur after 47 corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were unexpectedly dropped, sparking accusations of government interference.
Protesters accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration of engineering the dismissal to secure crucial political support from Zahid, whose party is vital to Anwar's unity government.
While prosecutors cited the need for further investigation and Anwar denied interference, attributing the decision to the former Attorney General, the move fueled public anger and renewed calls for systemic legal reforms.
The controversial dismissal has intensified criticism against Anwar's government, particularly given its anti-corruption stance and unfulfilled promises, leading to chants of 'Reform is dead' and 'Down with Anwar' at the rally.

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.