Thailand and Malaysia agree on special border economic zone, resolve seafood dispute
Thailand and Malaysia are moving ahead with plans for a special border economic zone, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted his counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul in Putrajaya. Mr Anutin is on his first visit to Malaysia since being reappointed in March. Both sides also resolved a spat that started in May, when Bangkok imposed restrictions on Malaysian-caught seafood, citing concerns over chemical residue. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur and Saksith Saiyasombut reports from Bangkok.
Thailand and Malaysia are moving ahead with plans for a special border economic zone, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted his counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul in Putrajaya. Mr Anutin is on his first visit to Malaysia since being reappointed in March. Both sides also resolved a spat that started in May, when Bangkok imposed restrictions on Malaysian-caught seafood, citing concerns over chemical residue. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur and Saksith Saiyasombut reports from Bangkok.