Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border area, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
According to Bernama, Anwar explained that both countries had agreed in principle but needed time to implement the withdrawal as their troops were already stationed at the border.
“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,” Anwar said when speaking at the 2025 Anti-Drug Day Celebration.
On Thursday evening, Anwar had contacted Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to convey Malaysia’s concern over escalating tensions. Anwar welcomed the positive signals and willingness shown by Bangkok and Phnom Penh to consider a ceasefire to prevent further conflict.
Earlier reports stated that Thai and Cambodian troops clashed on Thursday in a disputed border area, with both sides blaming each other for initiating the latest confrontation.
Tensions between the two Southeast Asian countries have been rising since May 28, following a deadly incident in the Preah Vihear area that killed a Cambodian soldier. The two nations have long been at odds over their 817-kilometre undemarcated border, straining diplomatic ties for decades.
