Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
PASIR PUTEH: Malaysia will never protect or harbour anyone involved in misconduct or acts of violence in southern Thailand, including militants alleged to be hiding in the country.
PASIR PUTEH: Malaysia will not protect or harbor individuals involved in misconduct or violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants hiding within the country, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The government has no intention of shielding anyone found to be engaged in wrongdoing or violent activities.
The two nations possess established mechanisms, such as government-to-government (G2G) engagements, the Border Working Group, and police-to-police (P2P) communications, to handle security and border concerns. Saifuddin emphasized Malaysia's historical responsibility towards its people and urged restraint from escalating tensions or creating suspicion regarding allegations involving militants and cross-border security issues.
He stressed that the matter should be addressed through existing security forces' investigations, as bilateral relations cannot be managed solely based on emotions. Saifuddin declined to confirm the presence of militants across the border, stating that such matters have been discussed for decades. He expressed confidence in the ongoing process and requested the media to handle the issue with sensitivity when reporting on security and bilateral relations between the two countries.
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