Malaysia to host peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia

15 Sept 14:15 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia has offered to host peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia to address renewed tensions along their shared border.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed that discussions are expected to take place soon in Malaysia, acting as a facilitator to foster trust and a peaceful resolution.
Both Cambodian and Thai Prime Ministers have given positive feedback to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful resolution in line with the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord.

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.