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'Don't give up hope' on deep South
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/04/2021
» A peace dialogue process between the government and Malay-Muslim dissidents to bring about peace and unity in the deep South must be fluid and ongoing, says an ex-member of the Thai negotiating team, Gen Nipat Thonglek.
Malaysia's changing policy on Rohingya refugees
News, Published on 11/07/2020
» Malaysia's criticism of Myanmar over the Rohingya issue has been vocal, especially in recent years. Government leaders have spoken out through different platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Future Forward says Prayut helped 1MDB cover-up
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2020
» The newly-disbanded Future Forward Party on Sunday accused the former military junta of helping cover up Malaysia's multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, urging Thais to demand the truth ahead of a censure debate against Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Accused 1MDB kingpin's $39m mansion for sale
Published on 04/05/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: US prosecutors are seeking to sell a $39-million Los Angeles mansion bought by fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho with money allegedly stolen from the state development fund, court filings show.
Malaysia revives another Chinese project
Published on 19/04/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government plans to resurrect a multi-billion-dollar property project in Kuala Lumpur involving a Chinese state company, calling it a contribution to China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
Thailand tilts towards Chinese-style internet controls
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/04/2019
» HONG KONG: A swathe of the world is adopting China’s vision for a tightly controlled internet over the unfettered American approach, a stunning ideological coup for Beijing that would have been unthinkable less than a decade ago.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Thai firm linked to fishy pre-1MDB deal
Published on 26/01/2019
» Malaysian investigators have uncovered details of how fugitive financier Jho Low could have made financial gains from the entity that predated the scandal-plagued state fund 1MDB, through a bond sale involving local bankers and a Thai securities brokerage.
Muslim Malays agitate for more protection
Published on 08/12/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of banner-waving Muslims dressed in white rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday demanding protection of their rights, at a time of growing racial tensions in the multi-ethnic country.
Malaysian minister says invest in youth
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/11/2018
» To empower inclusive institutions in Asia for the next five years it is important to invest in young people so they are well educated and can get at least an entry-level job, while also recognising their potential for early promotion, said Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's youth and sports minister and the youngest cabinet minister in Asia.