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Mahathir questions Anwar’s decision to appoint Thaksin as ASEAN advisor

13 Sept 21:48 Key points summarised by AI

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad questioned PM Anwar Ibrahim's choice of controversial former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra as an ASEAN advisor, citing Thaksin's legal issues.
Anwar announced Thaksin's appointment during Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, a move defended by Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan who highlighted Thaksin's influence and potential to strengthen ties with the US and China.
Opposition MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari criticized the unprecedented appointment, questioning its benefit for ASEAN and suggesting it might be a personal effort to boost Anwar's international image, given Thaksin's past conviction for abuse of power and corruption.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.