Eight people, including two children, injured in Songkhla explosion

13 Sept 12:10 Key points summarised by AI

A roadside bomb in Songkhla's Sabayoi district injured eight people, including two schoolchildren, an assistant district chief, and a defence volunteer.
Southern insurgents are suspected of detonating the device as a pickup truck passed, causing the vehicle to be blown off the road, with reports of a subsequent clash.

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.