MANILA: After four decades of fighting, the pen proved to be mightier than the sword when a comprehensive peace treaty was inked for the restive southern Philippines.
Malaysia’s role as peacemaker is now etched in the annals of history when the Philippine Government and the once-rebellious Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) formally agreed to implement a peace framework.
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