Ranger stabbed by assailant linked to insurgents in Narathiwat

14 Sept 08:28 Key points summarised by AI

A paramilitary ranger sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by an assailant who attempted to seize his service rifle in Narathiwat.
Another ranger swiftly intervened, subduing the attacker with a rifle butt, which resulted in the assailant's death.
Authorities identified the assailant as Manso Harwae, the brother of a suspected insurgent wanted for involvement in violent incidents in the Deep South.
The incident prompted a security alert, advising officials against solitary travel, following a recent deadly attack on a defense outpost in Yala province.

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for Thai-BRN peace talks

Yesterday 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.