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Malaysian PM Anwar proposes appointing former Thai premier Thaksin as ASEAN adviser

12:29 Min

Malaysia's prime minister is reaching out to former heavyweight government officials around ASEAN to become advisers. Anwar Ibrahim preparing to take the chair of the regional bloc next year. Among the names are ex-Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr Anwar made the announcement on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting with current Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Putrajaya. Afifah Ariffin, Saksith Saiyasombut and Leong Wai Kit report.

16 Dec 2024 08:49pm

Malaysia's prime minister is reaching out to former heavyweight government officials around ASEAN to become advisers. Anwar Ibrahim preparing to take the chair of the regional bloc next year. Among the names are ex-Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Mr Anwar made the announcement on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting with current Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Putrajaya. Afifah Ariffin, Saksith Saiyasombut and Leong Wai Kit report.

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