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

<div>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.</div><div><br /> </div> <div>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.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>It’s been more than a year now, the junta is trying to tempt educators who are still on strike to return.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Stay informed on <a href="http://astroawani.com">astroawani.com</a> for these news and more.</div> <div> <br /> <br /> </div>