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Authorities arrested a Thai national at an unauthorised landing point in Kelantan yesterday, seizing petai and pomelos valued at approximately RM8,000 in what investigators believe was part of an organised smuggling operation.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen met his Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the worsening security crisis in Thailand's southern provinces, coming after Bangkok suspended scheduled peace talks with southern insurgents.
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister at Rantau Panjang after they attempted to cross the border through an unregistered jetty, prompting fresh concerns over porous maritime security.
Malaysia's government is accelerating negotiations with Thailand to lift nearly decade-old restrictions on shrimp exports and secure market access for livestock products, as discussed at the National Food Security Council meeting chaired by PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Authorities arrested a lorry driver and his attendant at Rantau Panjang yesterday after discovering RM85,000 worth of plant saplings illegally brought in from Thailand hidden in their vehicle.
Authorities in Tanah Merah have arrested two elderly women suspected of smuggling assorted plant seedlings across the Thailand-Malaysia border using an illegal water crossing.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to complete all outstanding transport infrastructure connecting Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to streamline cross-border movement and unlock economic opportunities across Southeast Asia and into China.
Thananon Charnvirakul, wife of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, toured Putrajaya's administrative landmarks during a 45-minute cruise on Tasik Putrajaya, received by Malaysia's First Lady Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Myanmar crisis through dialogue, with PM Anwar Ibrahim identifying Thailand as a crucial mediator given its proximity and regional influence in addressing the long-standing conflict.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, his first since returning to office in March 2026. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations and explore cooperation in agriculture and cross-border infrastructure.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a new permanent border crossing at Sadao, operational from July 11, designed to enhance trade, logistics, and tourism flows with Malaysia while supporting broader regional economic integration.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9 and 10 for talks with PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on transnational security challenges and expanding bilateral economic ties between the neighbouring nations.