Najib speaks against independence demands in Thailand

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, is planning to visit Bangkok in December along with three of the southernmost provinces. Najib has said that Malaysia would continue to support Thailand in any way it can. When Najib was asked about the security in Thailand he replied, "It is somewhat less tense or even less violent now. I think a couple of years ago it was at a peak." The Prime Minister told the press that Malaysia would like to seek a solution to this problem. He also discussed the importance of a resolution being within the Thai constitution and 'winning the hearts and minds' of the people in the south. Concerning the violence in the south, he believes when the majority of the people are with the government, the extremists with be easier to eliminate. With the importance of religion in the southern provinces Najib explained the importance of understanding the peoples needs.

By: Liz Hasseld