Security increased in Yala’s Muang district to brace for insurgent attacks

15 Sept 02:51 Key points summarised by AI

Yala's Muang district has significantly stepped up security, implementing checkpoints and issuing warnings to Buddhist communities, in response to intelligence indicating potential insurgent attacks on 'soft targets.'
The heightened alert follows the recent fatal shooting of a paramilitary ranger in Yala's Raman district, an incident strongly suspected to be carried out by insurgents.

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.