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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
Thailand
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Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate
Read more: Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rateThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.
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Industrial property defies uncertainty
Read more: Industrial property defies uncertaintyThe industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
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Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
Read more: Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PMThaksin Shinawatra’s nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party’s list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election.
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Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in Myanmar
Read more: Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in MyanmarThai and Chinese authorities crossed the border from Thailand’s Tak province to Myawaddy of Myanmar to view the debris of scam centres on Monday.
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Cambodian rockets strike Surin’s Ta Kwai area, border fighting continues
Read more: Cambodian rockets strike Surin’s Ta Kwai area, border fighting continuesFighting continued along the Thai-Cambodian border on Monday with Cambodian rockets fired from BM-21 launchers exploding near the Ta Kwai temple ruins and around Hill 350, both strategic high points in Surin province.
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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
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Furr-ever friends
Read more: Furr-ever friendsThailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of “Thai cat” as the country’s national symbol in the pet category.
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Evacuees under rising stress levels
Read more: Evacuees under rising stress levelsPublic health authorities have warned of mounting psychological strain among evacuees displaced by unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border, as the total number of people in shelters rose to more than 263,000.
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Senate set to issue recommendation on MoU 44
Read more: Senate set to issue recommendation on MoU 44A Senate committee is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to retain, amend or revoke the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Cambodia in 2001 on overlapping maritime boundaries, following a 24-year period marked by limited progress.