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New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Tight security for cross-border boat race at Sungai Golok
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) will step up security at the Pohon Jambu post near Sungai Golok during the two-day Muhibbah Boat Race starting tomorrow along the Malaysia-Thailand border. The move comes as more than 1,000 visitors from both countries are expected to gather near the riverbank, which borders the Thai town of Sungai Golok. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said enhanced patrols and checks will be carried out to prevent any illegal cross-border activity during the event. "We don't want any parties taking advantage of the large crowd to commit illegal crossings. With the influx of visitors, including tourists from both sides, stricter control is essential," he told Bernama today. The traditional boat race, known locally as Yor Kong, will feature 40 teams, including five from Malaysia. The annual event is a highlight for locals, with residents of Kampung Pohon Jambu expected to gather along the riverbank with their families. The race is also expected to be officiated by Narathiwat Governor Trakul Thotham. – BERNAMA
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
40 teams take part in Golok river boat contest
RANTAU PANJANG: Forty teams, including five from Malaysia, took part in the two-day boat competition held along the Golok river here today. The event, held at the Pohon Jambu jetty on the Thai side of Sungai Golok town, attracted over 1,000 villagers from Malaysia and Thailand. They were seen sitting along the riverbank at Kampung Pohon Jambu here, accompanied by their family members, including children. The five teams from Malaysia include those from Pasir Mas and Machang district councils. The Thai teams comprised various agencies, including those from the Sungai Golok district office. The "Yor Kong" boat contest is an annual event and will be officiated by Narathiwat governor Acting Sub-Lieutenant Trakul Thotham. Meanwhile, Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said he had directed the General Operations Force (GOF) to increase their checks in the area to prevent any illegal border crossing. "I have ordered the GOF personnel to conduct more surveillance against those who tried to cross to Thailand," he said, adding that this would ensure people don't exploit the competition to cross the river unlawfully. It is learnt that more than 10 GOF personnel were deployed to the scene since 8am this morning to monitor the situation until the competition ended at 6.30pm.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Malaysia warns against travel to southern Thailand after attacks
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand after bombings and shootings by suspected insurgents killed five people and injured 13 others at the weekend. The attacks occurred in the mainly ethnic Malay Muslim southernmost provinces of predominantly Buddhist Thailand, where more than 7,300 people have been killed since a decades-old separatist rebellion reignited in 2004. Gunmen fired into a district office and detonated a car bomb in the Sungai Kolok border town of Narathiwat province, popular with Malaysian tourists, killing two Thai security volunteers, authorities said. In neighbouring Pattani province, a roadside bomb killed a volunteer ranger and two government officials. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "Malaysians are strongly encouraged to postpone non-essential travel to these areas for the time being," the Malaysian foreign ministry said in a statement issued on Sunday. About 4.9 million of the 35.5 million visitors to Thailand last year were from Malaysia, making it the second biggest source market for tourism after China. Security has been tightened in the area, Narathiwat governor, Trakul Thotham, told Reuters. "This kind of incident has not occurred in the last four to five years," he said, adding and that there were still Malaysians in the area and there would be some impact in the initial stages. (Reporting Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng in Bangkok and Ashley Tang in Kuala Lumpur; Editing by Martin Petty)
Reuters
10-03-2025
- Reuters
Malaysia warns against travel to southern Thailand after attacks
BANGKOK, March 10 (Reuters) - Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand after bombings and shootings by suspected insurgents killed five people and injured 13 others at the weekend. The attacks occurred in the mainly ethnic Malay Muslim southernmost provinces of predominantly Buddhist Thailand, where more than 7,300 people have been killed since a decades-old separatist rebellion reignited in 2004. Gunmen fired into a district office and detonated a car bomb in the Sungai Kolok border town of Narathiwat province, popular with Malaysian tourists, killing two Thai security volunteers, authorities said. In neighbouring Pattani province, a roadside bomb killed a volunteer ranger and two government officials. "Malaysians are strongly encouraged to postpone non-essential travel to these areas for the time being," the Malaysian foreign ministry said in a statement issued on Sunday. About 4.9 million of the 35.5 million visitors to Thailand last year were from Malaysia, making it the second biggest source market for tourism after China. Security has been tightened in the area, Narathiwat governor, Trakul Thotham, told Reuters. "This kind of incident has not occurred in the last four to five years," he said, adding and that there were still Malaysians in the area and there would be some impact in the initial stages.
