KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which took effect at 12pm today.
He said the decision to halt fighting and hold forces in place reflects a shared recognition that restraint is required, primarily for the sake of civilians.
The Joint Statement sets out practical and positive measures, including verification by the Asean Observer Team and direct communication between defence authorities.
“These provide a basis for stability, and I am hopeful that both sides will carry them out faithfully.
“As Malaysia hands over the Asean chair to the Philippines at midnight on January 1, 2026, we will support all efforts to ensure that these undertakings are honoured and that Asean’s prestige and credibility as a region of peace are preserved,” Anwar said in a Facebook post.
Phnom Penh and Bangkok agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective at 12pm (local time) today, to end all border hostilities and halt the conflict that reignited on December 7.
The Defence Ministers from both countries signed a Joint Statement of the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting this morning, the final day of the meeting.
