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The Raja of Perlis held a formal audience with the nation's army chief at Istana Arau, underscoring the strengthened partnership between Malaysia's royal institution and defence establishment.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen met with Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur to discuss escalating security tensions in Thailand's southern provinces, a day after Bangkok suspended peace negotiations.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to deepening defence ties during high-level talks at Subang Air Base, with both nations pledging closer cooperation on regional security and lasting peace.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin met Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen to reaffirm defence cooperation and regional security commitments.