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Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Frustrated with a months-long political power struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysians have praised King Al-Sultan Abdullah for rejecting Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's request on Sunday to impose emergency rule.
Malaysia's changing policy on Rohingya refugees
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Diksha Shandilya, 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).
Asean leaders meet under US-China trade war cloud
Reuters and AP, Published on 02/11/2019
» Southeast Asian countries must stick together in the face of a trade war started by US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday at the start of a regional summit held in the shadow of US-China tensions.
Haze hits Hat Yai, face masks a must
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 13/09/2019
» SONGKHLA: The annual haze from forest fires in Indonesia is again making life unpleasant in parts of the South, with fine-dust readings in Songkhla and Satun once more at hazardous levels - a problem shared with neighbours Malaysia and Singapore.
34th Asean Summit to boost unity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2019
» Thailand is hosting the 34th Asean Summit under the theme of "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability". As the Asean chair, Thailand wants to see member states forge closer ties on the basis of regional unity.
Wan Nor calls premiership bid his 'final political war'
News, Asawin Pakkawan, Published on 14/02/2019
» Veteran politician and Prachachat Party leader, Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, officially announced Wednesday his bid to run for the premiership following the March 24 election, calling it his "final political war".
Talks chiefs 'confident' in South peace
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/01/2019
» In talks aimed at ending the insurgency in southern Thailand, the Malaysian chief facilitator, Abdul Rahim Noor expressed confidence that the violence can be resolved via peace negotiations before Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad steps down in 17 months.
Southern peace talks rev up
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/01/2019
» Fifteen years ago today, sounds of gunfire rang out at the 4th Development Battalion in Narathiwat's Cho Airong district when insurgents overran the military outpost marking the re-emergence of the separatist movement in the far South.
Security raised as bombs rattle South
Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2018
» Security has been stepped up in the South following a spate of violent attacks that happened in the past week.
Prayut's former deputy launches scathing attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday played down a commentary criticising Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha penned by a former cabinet minister, saying it was driven by a personal grudge.