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Malaysia denies South Thailand peace saboteurs refuge
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Malaysia denies South Thailand peace saboteurs refuge

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Malaysia will not permit its territory to be used by groups opposing peace in southern Thailand.
  • Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated Malaysia is cooperating with Thai authorities to prevent such activities.
  • The statement affirms Malaysia's commitment to not harboring individuals or groups involved in violence against the peace process.

Malaysia will not provide sanctuary or planning grounds for any party using violence and rejecting peace talks in southern Thailand, stated Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He affirmed that Malaysia is cooperating with Thai authorities to ensure these groups cannot operate from within its borders.

"We want to emphasize that Malaysia will not allow..." Nordin was quoted as saying, underscoring the nation's firm stance against facilitating any actions that undermine the peace process in Thailand's southern provinces. The remarks signal a commitment to regional stability and security cooperation.

This position reinforces Malaysia's role as a facilitator and partner in efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict in southern Thailand. By denying refuge to those who oppose peaceful resolutions, Malaysia aims to prevent its territory from becoming a base for disruptive activities, thereby supporting Thailand's own efforts to achieve lasting peace.

We want to emphasize that Malaysia will not allow...

โ€” Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled NordinDefense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin's statement on Malaysia's policy regarding groups opposing the peace process in southern Thailand.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.