Ex-Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq sentenced to 7 years

21 Sept 05:09 Key points summarised by AI

Former Malaysian youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman received a seven-year jail sentence, two strokes of the cane, and a 10 million ringgit fine after being found guilty of misappropriating funds, abetting criminal breach of trust, and money laundering.
The conviction stems from the mishandling of funds belonging to Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada), the Youth wing of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, where he previously served as chief.
The High Court granted a stay of execution for his sentence, pending an appeal, as Syed Saddiq maintains his innocence and expresses trust in the judicial system.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 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.