Daily Dose @ 5: Ex-diplomat and son charged with drug trafficking, Myanmar classrooms become battleground as school reopens

AMONG the headlines for Friday, June 3, 2022, former Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias and his son, Mohamed Rizal, linked to a Janda Baik marijuana farm, were charged today at a Magistrate's Court in Bentong with several drug offences including trafficking of dangerous drugs which carries a death penalty.

Also, Myanmar classrooms became the latest battleground as students began a new school year. Members of a pro-junta stand guard outside, providing protection in the absence of regular security forces.

It’s been more than a year now, the junta is trying to tempt educators who are still on strike to return.

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