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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia prepared to mediate southern Thailand conflict, says Anwar
BACHOK: Malaysia is ready to mediate the conflict in Southern Thailand and work to end the tension between the two sides, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia would step up efforts to find peace in the region so that Islamic studies can continue and the Malay language can continue to be upheld. "The issue in Southern Thailand is an internal matter of the Thai government and I have contacted them (Thai government) who have shown their willingness to continue to try to stop the tension, especially the violence on both sides. "I am confident that with the wisdom of the Thai leadership, efforts to find peace and security will continue so that the area can be developed, Islamic studies strengthened, and the Malay language upheld,' he said. He told reporters after attending a goodwill gathering with the leaders and students of Pusat Pengajian Pondok Yayasan Islam Kelantan, Taman Sri Cempaka on Friday (Aug 8) night. On Tuesday (Aug 5), Muslim residents in the southern region of Thailand asked Anwar to play a role as a peacemaker to end the protracted conflict in the area which has claimed thousands of lives over the past few decades. Meanwhile, commenting on the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, Anwar hoped that peace and tranquility between the two countries would continue to prevail. "Alhamdulillah, the efforts to reconcile in Thailand and Cambodia will hopefully be sustained and this will also help our Muslim friends there as well as when we try to work for peace or reduce tensions in Myanmar. "Attacks on Muslims, especially the Rohingya, have decreased significantly, which is why Malaysia must continue," he said. On Thursday (Aug 7), Anwar said that Malaysia would continue to play a facilitating role in helping resolve the border issue between Thailand and Cambodia, as agreed by both countries. Following this, Anwar said on Friday that the swift and effective ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia was an extraordinary achievement that had never happened before for Asean thus proving the strength, commitment and determination of its leaders. Meanwhile, Anwar also announced that he would channel RM2.1mil in aid to Pusat Pengajian Pondok Yayasan Islam Kelantan. He said that aid to cover the damage to the school study centre would be expedited by several months more. "Of course, schools like this under the management of the Kelantan Islamic Foundation need some attention from the central government, I have promised to work on (assistance). "God willing, for the start, there is major damage so we will approve RM2.1 million immediately in the next few months, then we will study the application in its entirety, including around 246 schools like this which are in very poor condition throughout the country," he said. Present were Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud and Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia ready to mediate Southern Thailand conflict, says PM Anwar
BACHOK: Malaysia is prepared to mediate the conflict in Southern Thailand and help ease tensions between the opposing sides, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. He emphasised Malaysia's commitment to fostering peace in the region to ensure the continuity of Islamic studies and the preservation of the Malay language. 'The issue in Southern Thailand is an internal matter of the Thai government, and I have contacted them, showing their willingness to reduce tensions, particularly the violence,' Anwar said. He expressed confidence in the Thai leadership's ability to pursue peace and security, enabling development and cultural preservation in the region. Anwar made these remarks after attending a goodwill gathering with leaders and students of Pusat Pengajian Pondok Yayasan Islam Kelantan in Taman Sri Cempaka. Earlier reports indicated that Muslim residents in Southern Thailand had requested Anwar's intervention to help resolve the decades-long conflict. Addressing the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, Anwar hoped for sustained peace between the two nations. 'Efforts to reconcile Thailand and Cambodia must continue, as this benefits our Muslim communities and aligns with our peace initiatives in Myanmar,' he added. He noted a significant decline in attacks against Rohingya Muslims, reinforcing Malaysia's role in regional stability. Anwar also announced RM2.1 million in aid for Pusat Pengajian Pondok Yayasan Islam Kelantan to address urgent repairs. He pledged further support for 246 similar schools nationwide facing poor conditions. Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud and Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat were present at the event. - Bernama
