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Paetongtarn thanks PM for partnership, looks forward to advance Thailand-Malaysia ties
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two nations as close neighbours and partners.
Mon Aug 19 2024
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai PM, braces for baptism of fire
Paetongtarn Shinawatra won easily with 319 votes, or nearly two-thirds of the house.
Fri Aug 16 2024
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Thailand's Paetongtarn wins majority support in parliament to become PM
Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter, Paetongtarn won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.
Fri Aug 16 2024
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Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM
To become premier a candidate needs the approval of more than half of the current 493 lawmakers.
Thu Aug 15 2024
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Thailand's Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms
The 11-party alliance holds 314 house seats and should have no difficulty electing a PM on Friday, providing it remains intact.
Thu Aug 15 2024
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Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
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What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?
Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the same court.
Wed Aug 14 2024
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Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment
Srettha's removal after less than a year in power means parliament must convene to choose a new premier.
Wed Aug 14 2024
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EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
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Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party
This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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Thailand SEZ: Malaysia proposes involvement of private, startup companies - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal was presented to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa during courtesy call on him yesterday.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14
The case seeks the dismissal of Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a lawyer who served time in jail.
Wed Jul 24 2024
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Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
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Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand faces a pivotal week of court cases that could determine the fate of both the prime minister and the main opposition.
Mon Jun 17 2024
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Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Trump agreed to pause punitive measures on Canada for a month in exchange for a number of concessions, one of which was appointing new czar.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov
Russia aims to enhance student exchange programmes, increase educational grants, and boost tourism engagement.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM
The proposal to streamline several govt agencies is to address the issue of overlapping functions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March
The iPayment plays a key role in driving digital transformation in the public sector towards a cashless community, PM says.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia was conducted smoothly, with 402,956 candidates sitting for the exam at 3,337 centres nationwide.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Five vehicles destroyed after fireworks stall catches fire in Cheras
The fireworks stall was completely engulfed in flames, which spread and caused five vehicles to catch fire.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Trump presses Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza; king opposes displacement
Trump stands firm on relocating Gaza residents and turning the war-torn area into a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Wed Feb 12 2025
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Hamas reiterates commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal amid Netanyahu's threat to resume offensive
Hamas reaffirms its ceasefire commitment after Netanyahu's ultimatum, accusing Israel of jeopardising the truce.
Wed Feb 12 2025