Allegations Not True, Thai PM Assures Anwar Ahead Of Malaysia Visit
From Saraswathi Muniappan
NAIROBI, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a call from his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul to personally reassure him that allegations circulating regarding Malaysia’s role in the Thailand-Cambodia border issue were unfair and not true.
“Thailand Prime Minister called me this morning (Monday) to reassure me that what is alleged is not true,” Anwar said, reiterating the fact that Putrajaya only played a facilitator role in the border issue.
“He thought that the criticism against Malaysia was unfair. He knows the facts. So he says, Anwar, please, as fast as we are concerned, we know your role to facilitate this. The decision is entirely the decision of the Thais and the Cambodians,” Anwar said.
Anutin is scheduled to make an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 26, during which he and Anwar are expected to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss ways to further enhance Thailand-Malaysia cooperation.
Meanwhile, Anwar also criticised certain groups in Malaysia for being “too excited” to condemn the government despite Malaysia’s role in the Thailand-Cambodia border issue being clearly defined.
He said it was “appalling” that some politicians behaved as though decisions were made by a single individual, when in reality several ministries and security agencies were involved, including the Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs and Defence Ministries, as well as the Armed Forces leadership.
Anwar said after the bilateral meet with Anutin, he will be heading to Sabah.
-- BERNAMA
