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Lee Kuan Yew’s youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore

15 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding father, announced the UK has granted him asylum, citing political persecution by the Singapore government.
He detailed ongoing investigations and disciplinary actions against him, his wife, and son as evidence of targeted attacks stemming from a long-standing family dispute over his father's estate.
Yang also accused the Singapore government of facilitating money laundering, a claim the government strongly denies, asserting its robust financial system and commitment to legal impartiality for all citizens.

Yesterday 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.