BANGKOK: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to “do whatever is required and necessary” to facilitate the peace process in Thailand’s conflict-ridden south du
Mr Anwar expressed concern over armed conflicts in Thailand’s southern border provinces near northern Malaysia and promised to assist with the peace process.
Thailand and Malaysia also agreed to appoint a facilitator, according to Mr Anwar, who will ensure there is a solution to the lack of trust and that issues of religion, culture and language will be addressed.the old Malay state of Patani, a formerly prosperous empire in the northern Malay peninsula before the occupation by Thailand – then known as Siam – in the 18th century.
“Importantly, both Datuk Seri Anwar and I recognised the importance of developing the area along the Thai-Malaysia border into a pillar of mutual wealth so that our joint border area becomes a golden land that is peaceful,” said Thai Prime Minister Prayut. During the press conference, Mr Anwar expressed his optimism that the conflicts in Thailand’s southern border can be resolved through investments, trade and development.
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