ASEAN leadership redefined: Anwar's quiet diplomacy halts Thailand-Cambodia deadly clash Lets give Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim the credit when it is due

Infosec issues spill into the real world and regional politics Analysis Thai and Cambodian tensions relating to issues including cybersecurity concerns boiled over into a kinetic skirmish at the border last week.

GENEVA: The United Nations has called on Thailand and Cambodia to fully implement their ceasefire agreement and take swift steps to restore peace along their shared border

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) yesterday joined a diplomatic military delegation invited to observe the hotspot area along the Cambodia-Thailand border, which has reportedly been experiencing cross-border tensions

Informal ties, long standing protocols and cultural sensitivity achieved what many rules-based systems struggle to deliver: quick, face-saving de-escalation.

The leaders also addressed global challenges, including US tariffs, and explored joint initiatives in energy security and the ASEAN Power Grid. Anwar welcomed progress in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire talks, praising Malaysias monitoring role in conflict zones

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) participated in a diplomatic military delegation invited to inspect the contested Anlong Veng-Phnom An Ma (Chong An Ma) zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border

There have been no reports of any exchange of heavy artillery fire since the ceasefire was announced.

Some evacuees have started to return, concerned about their homes and the need to earn a living.

The unconditional ceasefire agreed to by Thailand and Cambodia that came into force from midnight on Monday is to be cautiously welcomed, and current Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chair Malaysia is to be commended for enabling this truce

Abbas Azmi claims the cartoon mocks Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahims effort to negotiate a ceasefire in the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 Malaysia played a crucial role in easing the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia by hostin...

It underscores M'sia's growing role in shaping a stable Asean, says Soh.

SAMROANG, Cambodia - In a makeshift refugee camp in the northwestern Cambodian province of Oddar Meanchey, a father and his extended family are now counting the costs of a five-day border conflict with Thailand that ended in an uneasy ceasefire on Monday.

The allegations come less than two days after both governments agreed to a ceasefire brokered in Malaysia.

Cambodia has previously denied breaking the truce.

Fighting along the border came to a halt on July 29.

Malaysia-brokered Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire step toward peace but more work to ensure it lasts: experts PETALING JAYA: The Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is a step forward for peace but more must be done to ensure it lasts, geopolitical experts say

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted this during a phone discussion with Bruneis Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah following his arrival at the ASEAN Secretariat Building in Jakarta. We touched on ASEAN as well as talking about efforts to reconcile Thailand and Cambodia, which agreed to unconditionally stop all forms of violence yesterday

The divisions now are a stark contrast with times of peace, when the lives of Thais and Cambodians along the border were very much intertwined, locals tell CNA.

Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto hosted Malaysias Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Jakarta on Tuesday (Jul 29) for their first bilateral annual consultations since 2017.

KUALA LUMPUR : Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for mediating ceasefire talks between Cambodia and Thailand

KUANTAN : UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has called for full support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims diplomatic efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia

Along the border, there were signs of calm with some of the more than 260,000 people displaced by the fighting returning to their homes.

KANTHARALAK, Thailand - After hearing that a nearby convenience store had been hit by shelling from Cambodia last week, Koon Kantho quickly packed her essentials, locked up her home and scurried to safety at a relative's house with her family.

Minor skirmishes addressed in follow-up meeting after brokered agreement.

Thailand and Cambodian military commanders have reached a comprehensive seven – point agreement that would de-escalate their shared border tensions, reported Thailand’s The Nation

The government is preparing an initial budget of 25 billion baht to mitigate the effects.

The PAS information chief says he will leave the matter to the police following reports lodged against him.

The ceasefire agreement brokered in Putrajaya was a win for Malaysia premier Anwar Ibrahim and ASEAN, experts say

The truce marks a diplomatic win for Asean, whose relevance has been questioned amid inaction on other regional issues.

Cambodia says there have been "no armed clashes" between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.

PM dismisses claim of external pressure from global powers.

KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has welcomed the agreement between Cambodia and Thailand to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims successful mediation of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has drawn international praise and put Malaysia in the global spotlight for the right reasons

BANGKOK : Thailand and Cambodia have agreed not to send additional troops to their shared border following recent clashes, a Cambodian official confirmed on Tuesday

JAKARTA : Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today clarified that his sole focus in the recent Thai-Cambodian conflict was on finding a peaceful resolution to ensure ASEANs continued stability and security

SAMRAONG, Cambodia (Reuters) -On Cambodia's northwestern border, residents staying in makeshift refugee shelters were waiting to head home on Tuesday after a fierce five-day conflict with neighbouring Thailand ended in a ceasefire effective from Monday night

KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): PAS Information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has been urged to issue a public apology to the people of Thailand and Cambodia for mocking Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts in brokering a ceasefire between the two countries

Setiausaha Politik kepada Menteri Kewangan, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim menyifatkan pembangkang lebih rela melihat kegagalan daripada mengiktiraf kejayaan gencatan senjata Thailand-Cambodia yang membanggakan negara

KUALA LUMPUR - Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has been urged to issue a public apology to the people of Thailand and Cambodia for mocking Malaysias diplomatic efforts in brokering a ceasefire between the two countries.Political secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said while the world acknowledges Malaysias role, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims leadership, in promoting regional peace, the Pasir Mas MPs actions were unpatriotic and an embarrassment to the country.Muhammad Kamil, who is also Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief, said narrow opposition politics must be rejected and that such irresponsible voices should not be allowed to damage the nation's reputation."Malaysia will not defend reckless and disrespectful actions by those who show no regard for other nations, especially our neighbours

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 PAS Information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has been urged to issue a public apology to the...

UPDATED 11.57AM 'By ending this war, we have saved thousands of lives.'

'M'sia should not defend reckless, imbecilic actions made by someone without respect.'

The militaries of Thailand and Cambodia have postponed a meeting scheduled to start negotiations at 10am local time on Tuesday, amid claims of small clashes erupting along the border after both sides agreed to a ceasefire at midnight on Monday

For a while, many were left wondering how he was going to bring together two angry Asean member countries that were locked in a deadly conflict. It didn’t help that at one point, a Thai Foreign Ministry official was quoted as saying that [...] The post Asean leadership redefined: Anwar’s quiet diplomacy halts deadly Thailand-Cambodia clash appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for making the ceasefire happen.

Following Malaysia peace talks, both sides agree to a midnight ceasefire to halt clashes along their disputed 800km border.

'If you can't do good, don't stop others from doing it.'

The Thai army said in a statement that Cambodia had conducted attacks in violation of the ceasefire.

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held up the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agre...

We're grateful for his leadership, Rubio says.

Thailand and Cambodia defence officials will also meet on Aug 4 in Phnom Penh.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 The United States (US) has commended Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim&rsq...

Both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight on July 28.

PETALING JAYA : In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, which took effect last night following a high-level special meeting in Putrajaya chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

The truce was reached after Mr Trump threatened to block trade deals with both countries.

At least 38 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in clashes along the border.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) has commended Malaysia for its role in brokering an immediate ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand, a move it said was critical to restoring peace and regional stability

PUTRAJAYA: The successful peace negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand is a pivotal step towards restoring harmony and stability between the two countries, say the nations' leaders

PUTRAJAYA: Today marks a new chapter in South-East Asian diplomacy as Thailand and Cambodia executed an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

US President Donald Trump congratulates both sides and says he is proud to be the 'president of peace' for ending multiple wars.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in a significant breakthrough to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.

PUTRAJAYA : Cambodia and Thailand have thanked Malaysia for its crucial mediation in achieving an immediate ceasefire after days of border clashes

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims success in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand is a victory for the ASEAN spirit and a testament to his steadfast commitment to dialogue-driven diplomacy

The deal reflects Asean's reliance on external pressure and proactive chairmanship, say observers.

Leavitt says the deal is worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize.

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

Besides bilateral matters, the two countries leaders are also expected to discuss US trade tariffs and the dispute between Cambodia and Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 Former senator Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff today congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwa...

The "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire is set to take effect at midnight local time.

PUTRAJAYA (July 28): Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire amid rising tensions along their disputed border, following a special meeting held in Putrajaya on Monday

The ceasefire will take effect at midnight, local time.Military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia will meet informal...

UPDATED 7.27PM The cessation of hostilities starts from midnight tonight.