{
  "id": 15539522,
  "title": "Malaysia must win trust of both sides to move Southern Thailand peace process forward",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/malaysia-must-win-trust-of-both-sides-to-move-southern-thailand-peace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128508/malaysia-must-win-trust-of-both-sides-to-move-southern-thailand-peace-process-forward"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysian foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar emphasizes the necessity for a credible peace facilitator in Southern Thailand to grasp the conflict's historical background and respect the interests of all parties involved. The new Malaysian representative, Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Datuk Ahmad Norihan Jalal, must navigate the region's complex sensitivities and establish trust among the conflicting sides. Syed Hamid highlights that any successful resolution must be founded on a comprehensive understanding of the conflict and the perspectives of those engaged, rather than depending solely on diplomacy. He emphasizes the importance of this approach in facilitating negotiations that result in a mutually acceptable solution, stating, \"Individuals appointed to carry out this responsibility must have the trust and acceptance of both parties involved in the conflict.\" The Malaysian government recently designated Ahmad Norihan, who has over 33 years of experience in the military, including strategic and defence intelligence, as the new facilitator for the Southern Thailand Peace Dialogue Process.",
  "summary": "SECURING the confidence of all parties in the Southern Thailand conflict will be crucial to Malaysia’s efforts to facilitate peace negotiations, with the country’s new representative needing to navigate the region’s complex historical and political s...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}