Malaysia doesn’t condone violence in southern Thailand – PM Anwar

13 Sept 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared Malaysia's firm stance against using violence to resolve conflicts in southern Thailand, offering his government's full support for the peace process.
Malaysia continues its crucial role as a facilitator in peace dialogues between the Thai government and separatist groups, with a newly appointed facilitator to advance discussions.
Anwar emphasized that achieving peace is paramount, alongside the necessity for economic development in the border areas, to effectively resolve the long-standing violence.
The leaders also committed to strengthening multi-faceted cooperation, signing MOUs in energy, science, digital, and green economy, and discussed regional issues including the Myanmar crisis.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.