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Malaysia and Singapore have established a cooperative mechanism that enables co-operation on navigational safety and environmental protection.
Nations involved show strong commitment to peace and stability which otherwise could be compromised by possible disputes.
It would certainly be in the interests of the region for Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to find common ground.
It is crucial to consider the diverse experiences and circumstances of trafficked people without labelling them as only victims.
Three experts on human rights and civil society discuss the situation in two countries which have seen recent democratic regression, Thailand and Myanmar, as well as the use of forced disappearances.
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