Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

15 Sept 03:30 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's new president, Min Aung Hlaing, reduced ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's 27-year sentence by one-sixth as part of a wider amnesty.
Former President Win Myint, an ally of Suu Kyi, was also pardoned and freed under specified conditions.
These actions occur five years after the 2021 military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which ousted Suu Kyi and Myint's democratically elected government.
Suu Kyi, 80, has not been seen publicly since her trials, and it remains unclear if she will serve the remainder of her reduced sentence under house arrest.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.