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Thai authorities have apprehended three Malaysian nationals carrying 87 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine valued at RM4.3 million in Hat Yai. Malaysian police have confirmed all three suspects hail from Sarawak.
Thai authorities have arrested three Malaysian men at Hat Yai Railway Station after discovering 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed in luggage. The suspects face trafficking charges carrying up to 15 years imprisonment.
Thai authorities have apprehended three Malaysian nationals in Hat Yai after discovering 87 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million in their possession. Investigators believe they were functioning as couriers for a larger trafficking operation.
Thai police have arrested three Malaysian nationals travelling by rail between Bangkok and Hat Yai after discovering 87 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at approximately RM4.3 million hidden in their luggage.
Malaysian authorities have apprehended a Thai national attempting to smuggle petai and pomelos valued at around RM8,000 through an unauthorised landing point in Kelantan's Rantau Panjang district.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence cooperation during high-level talks in Kuala Lumpur, with both nations emphasising their commitment to regional peace and addressing emerging strategic challenges.
Thai authorities arrested a 19-year-old man and his 14-year-old sister who attempted to enter Malaysia illegally through an unregistered jetty at Rantau Panjang, highlighting ongoing cross-border movement concerns.
Authorities have apprehended a 36-year-old man at Rantau Panjang after he was caught making multiple petrol purchases suspected of fuelling a smuggling operation across the Malaysian-Thai border.
Malaysia has committed to working closely with Thanut Suvarnananda, Thailand's newly appointed Peace Dialogue Panel chief, to advance peace efforts in southern Thailand. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled stressed Malaysia's facilitating role while affirming Thailand's sovereignty over security matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone will provide Malaysian exporters easier access to Indochina markets, with Thailand agreeing to relax customs procedures for fisheries and agricultural goods.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen held talks on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and addressing regional security challenges.
A new road connecting Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam immigration complex with Thailand's Sadao checkpoint officially opened on July 11, promising smoother cross-border movement and reduced congestion during peak travel periods.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected criticism from Kedah's PAS-led government, asserting that his administration remains committed to advancing development across all states regardless of their political affiliation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul launched a new road alignment connecting Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex with Thailand's Sadao CIQ Complex, positioning it as catalyst for cross-border economic growth and a special economic zone.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul officially opened a new road connecting Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS complex with Thailand's Sadao CIQ facility, modernising cross-border infrastructure and supporting regional economic growth.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul delivered an impromptu musical performance at an official Putrajaya luncheon, with Anwar singing and Anutin accompanying on saxophone.
Malaysia and Thailand have settled longstanding fisheries trade disputes and accelerated implementation of an agricultural cooperation agreement to one week, during Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul's inaugural official visit.
Perlis has reopened the Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service after pandemic closure, targeting 5.5-6 million tourist arrivals this year. The move is expected to ease border congestion and boost cross-border commerce with Thailand.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed that resolving violence and instability in Thailand's southern border provinces remains a core government objective, with Malaysia playing a crucial facilitation role in peace negotiations.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to expediting border infrastructure projects and establishing special economic zones to achieve a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul discussing strengthened regional cooperation.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has wished Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim success in the upcoming Johor state election, during an official visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the neighbouring nations.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held substantive talks at Putrajaya to advance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, security and agriculture.
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The Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service restarts Thursday after a pandemic-induced closure, promising to strengthen tourism cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand while supporting regional economic growth.
Two Malaysians injured in an improvised explosive device blast in Thailand's Narathiwat province have been safely returned to Malaysia and admitted to a hospital in Kelantan for further treatment.