JITRA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and will withdraw troops from the border.
Anwar said both countries had agreed but requested some time, as their troops are already stationed at the border and need time to pull back.
“Yesterday, I had a phone conversation with the acting prime minister of Thailand and the prime minister of Cambodia, because of Malaysia’s position and their respect for us.
“I’m grateful because when I spoke with them, both responded respectfully. Why? Because Malaysia is a peaceful and stable country,” he said when addressing the Anti-Drug Day 2025 event here today.
Yesterday, Bernama reported that Anwar welcomed positive signals and the willingness shown by Bangkok and Phnom Penh in considering a ceasefire.
Anwar reportedly contacted Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday evening to convey Malaysia’s concern over the escalating tensions.
Earlier, media reports said Cambodian and Thai troops clashed yesterday in the disputed border area, with both blaming each other for the latest confrontation.
Tensions between the two nations have been escalating since May 28, after a deadly incident in Preah Vihear that claimed the life of a Cambodian soldier.
The two countries have been at odds for decades over their undemarcated 817km border, and the dispute continues to strain diplomatic relations.
— Bernama
