Petrol pump at PTT service station in Yala torched

14 Sept 03:27 Key points summarised by AI

Suspected southern insurgents set fire to a petrol pump at a PTT service station in Than To district, Yala, late Saturday night.
The attack caused an explosion, destroying the pump, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.

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.