Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to complete missing transport infrastructure connecting Malaysia through Thailand to China and Russia, marking a significant step in strengthening regional economic integration.
Perlis expects between 5.5 and 6 million tourist arrivals this year following the reopening of the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service, which had been suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife Thananon arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit. The First Lady toured Putrajaya's landmarks aboard a scenic lake cruise, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed his government's commitment to resolving violence in the country's southern border provinces, pledging sustained cooperation with Malaysia to advance security and development in the region.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that Thailand and Malaysia will reach a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027, building on current trade valued at approximately US$28 billion.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a new permanent border crossing at Sadao, effective July 11, designed to enhance trade flows, logistics efficiency, and tourism between Thailand and Malaysia. The initiative precedes Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's official visit to Malaysia.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia from July 9, coinciding with the opening of a new permanent Sadao border checkpoint designed to streamline cross-border logistics and enhance bilateral trade ties.
Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand and China's customs administration to open an overland route for durian shipments, seeking to lower transportation expenses and tap smaller Chinese markets during a regional supply surplus.
Thailand's government has awarded 650,000 baht (approximately RM80,000) to one of two Malaysian nationals injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Tak Bai district on June 29, signalling commitment to victim support amid southern security concerns.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in Narathiwat province, some connected to Malaysian criminal networks. The month-long operation seized RM1.2 million in narcotics destined for regional markets.