PULO optimistic about new facilitator for peace talks with Thai authorities

26 Sept 07:28 Key points summarised by AI

PULO, a Southern Thai separatist group, expresses optimism regarding the appointment of Abdul Rahim Noor as the new facilitator for peace talks with Thai authorities.
Abdul Rahim Noor, a controversial former Malaysian police inspector general, has taken over the role, aiming to advance the stalled peace talks that began in 2013.
PULO anticipates significant progress, hoping to bring the Mara Patani coalition and the Thai Government to a definitive agreement.
Noor's appointment faces strong opposition from Malaysian MP Nurul Izzah Anwar due to his past assault on Anwar Ibrahim in 1998.

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

20 Oct 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia has appointed retired Lt-General Datuk Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal as the new facilitator for peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).
Datuk Ahmad previously served as head of Malaysia’s national intelligence agency and has over 33 years of military experience, bringing extensive expertise in strategic intelligence.
The Malaysian government expressed confidence that his appointment will strengthen its role in facilitating the peace talks, earn trust from all parties, and bring new momentum to achieving lasting peace in southern Thailand.