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Thai driver's fueling video in Malaysia sparks digital outcry, prompts complaints to Malaysian PM

20 Sept 06:03 Key points summarised by AI

A video showing a Thai driver refueling with subsidized benzene 95 in Malaysia went viral, sparking widespread anger among Malaysian netizens.
Malaysians heavily criticized the incident, which violates rules prohibiting foreign vehicles from purchasing subsidized fuel, prompting complaints to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other officials.
The controversy underscores the significant price difference between subsidized Malaysian fuel (Bt15/L) and Thai fuel (Bt35/L), fueling public outrage over the perceived misuse of national subsidies.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.