Malaysia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to agree to an immediate ceasefire after fresh border clashes. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as incoming ASEAN Chair, welcomed both sides' openness to dialogue and offered Malaysia's support for a diplomatic resolution.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that both Thailand and Cambodia have shown positive signs and willingness to consider a ceasefire to prevent further hostilities along their disputed border.
Speaking after phone calls with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Anwar said Malaysia, in its capacity as incoming ASEAN Chair for 2025, had directly appealed for de-escalation and peaceful dialogue.
“I welcome the positive signals and willingness shown by both Bangkok and Phnom Penh to consider this path forward,” Anwar said in a Facebook post, adding that Malaysia stands ready to assist in mediation efforts.
Tensions flared again on Thursday following a reported clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area. Each side blamed the other for the incident, which follows a deadly confrontation on 28 May near the Preah Vihear temple that left one Cambodian soldier dead.
Relations have deteriorated further in recent days, with both countries downgrading diplomatic ties after a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine. The 817-km undemarcated border between the two neighbours has long been a source of friction.
Anwar stressed that ASEAN’s strength lies in its unity, and reaffirmed that peace must remain the region’s shared priority.
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