Malaysia to lead ASEAN delegation to war-torn Myanmar

14 Sept 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia will lead an ASEAN delegation, including Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, to Myanmar on September 19 to assess the situation after the junta lifted its state of emergency.
The delegation aims to scrutinize the junta's controversial plans for a December election, which opposition groups intend to boycott and a UN expert has labeled a 'fraud'.
Malaysia, currently chairing ASEAN, seeks a clear picture for the upcoming ASEAN leadership summit, as the bloc has struggled to resolve Myanmar's conflict since the February 2021 coup.

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.