PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the ceasefire that has been agreed by Cambodia and Thailand taking effect at noon on Saturday (Dec 27). “The joint statement sets out practical and positive measures, including verification by the Asean Observer Team and direct communication between defence authorities. On Dec 22, the Special Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting to address the Thai-Cambodia conflict was held in Kuala Lumpur, seeking de-escalation. Following the meeting, the Asean foreign ministers urged Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate steps to cease all forms of hostilities. The latest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) frontier.

Source: The Star December 27, 2025 10:03 UTC