Malaysia peace talks facilitator foresees “concrete” development (Video)

21 Sept 06:45 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian facilitator Gen Zulkifli expresses optimism for "concrete" development in southern Thailand peace talks by year-end, with a new dialogue round expected in February.
A key challenge involves getting both the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) to agree on the ultimate "endgame" or objectives of the peace dialogue.
Malaysia, under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is committed to facilitating the talks transparently and building trust, successfully gaining confidence from both Thai and BRN sides despite initial skepticism.
Both the Thai government and BRN are eager to resume the stalled peace talks, with Gen Zulkifli aiming to set the agenda and objectives in the upcoming Kuala Lumpur dialogue.

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.