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Putin slams MH17 probe in meeting with Malaysia's Anwar
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised a United Nations probe that found his country culpable for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014.
New petitions over ex-PM Thaksin's hospital stay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» Pressure is mounting on the government over former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prolonged stay at the Police General Hospital (PGH), with critics demanding transparency and accountability from both state officials and political leaders involved in the matter.
Timor-Leste's membership divides Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/05/2025
» Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden diplomatic friction stems from Dili's refusal to extradite Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr, a former Filipino congressman accused of terrorism and multiple murders, back to Manila.
Malaysia crucial to peace efforts: Paetongtarn
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued a statement on social media on Thursday, stressing the need for joint efforts with Malaysia to end the violence in the deep South.
Violence tests peace hopes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/05/2025
» The escalating violence in the restive South in recent weeks is abominable. The random killings of almost a dozen people, mostly civilians, have seen the office of Chularajmontri -- the highest-ranking Thai Muslim cleric, who generally stays neutral -- joining condemnation of such acts.
Govt 'ready for new talks' on peace in deep South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Thai government has confirmed it is ready to enter peace negotiations aimed at resolving the escalating insurgency in the deep South.
AIT Hosts High-Level Forum on AI in Asia
Published on 06/05/2025
» As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and governments grapple with its implications, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) convened a high-level event on Wednesday, 24 April 2025, to examine the region’s role in harnessing AI for innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development.
Moody’s sees key risk to Malaysia credit rating from tariffs
Published on 06/05/2025
» Tariff shocks pose a major threat to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, given the potential disruption to economic growth and fiscal consolidation, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Tariffs ‘can’t stop China’, says Malaysia’s Mahathir
Published on 03/05/2025
» Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamed believes US tariffs are part of a wider attempt by America to weaken China but says it is unlikely to succeed.
Hospital stay haunts Thaksin again
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2025
» A decision of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra over what is known as the "14th floor saga" has triggered wild speculation about another round of political bargaining games.