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Malaysia PM appoints Thaksin as his adviser on ASEAN

14 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his informal personal adviser for Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship.
Anwar stated the appointment aims to leverage Thaksin's extensive experience as a statesman to benefit Malaysia's leadership of the regional bloc.
Despite being barred from holding office in Thailand, Thaksin remains a highly influential figure in regional politics, actively engaging in diplomacy and seeking mediation roles, notably in the Myanmar conflict.
Thaksin's advisory role is expected to utilize his significant regional network and experience to navigate complex challenges facing ASEAN during Malaysia's chairmanship.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.