Anwar hopes new road will boost Thailand-Malaysia economies
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated a new road connecting border checkpoints in Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao. The leaders hope the infrastructure will reduce trade costs and boost regional economic growth.
Why it matters
Improved border infrastructure is a key component of regional economic integration and bilateral trade efficiency between Malaysia and Thailand.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, at the Bukit Kayu Hitam immigration, customs, quarantine and security complex in Kedah. (PMO pic)
The article provides a factual account of a government infrastructure project and the leaders' stated goals.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in