Malaysia to appoint new South peace dialogue facilitator

13 Sept 09:41 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysia will appoint a new facilitator for peace talks between the Thai government and southern insurgent groups, as the previous facilitator's contract has expired.
The Malaysian Defence Minister announced increased border surveillance to prevent insurgents from southern Thailand from infiltrating Malaysia and spreading violence.
This move follows recent coordinated attacks in southern Thailand, with Malaysia affirming it will not allow violent groups refuge on its soil and will cooperate fully with Thai authorities.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

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.