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Han Lay, Miss Grand Myanmar prepares before an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 2, 2021. The 22-year-old made heads turn in Thailand on Saturday during an emotive speech where she pleaded for "urgent international help" for her country, the same day 141 demonstrators were killed in a crackdown by military rulers she said were selfish and abusing their power. - Reuters

Malaysia:

Heath Ministry: One in 28 vaccine recipients have reported side effects, most of them mild

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